Iconic Actress June Lockhart Dies Aged 100

June Lockhart, a beloved actress known for her roles in classic films and iconic TV shows, died at age 100 of natural causes in Santa Monica with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Daughter of actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart, she began acting as a child and amassed over 175 roles across eight decades, including starring as the mother in "Lassie" and as Maureen Robinson in "Lost in Space." Lockhart also earned a Tony Award for her Broadway debut and was nominated for two Emmy Awards. Beyond acting, she was an avid supporter of the U.S. space program and served as a NASA spokesperson, even attending the 40th anniversary of the Moon landing alongside astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Her extensive career also included guest roles on numerous classic TV series and voice work in the "Lost in Space" reboot and the animated series "Ren & Stimpy." Lockhart was celebrated not only for her enduring presence in entertainment but also for her passion for journalism, politics, and science.