Shirley Temple dies at the age of 85

Shirley Temple found fame as a child star in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top
Shirley Temple found fame as a child star in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top

Shirley Temple has died at the age of 85, her family has announced.

Shirley Temple found fame as a child star in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top.

Shirley Temple found fame as a child star in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top
Shirley Temple found fame as a child star in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top

The actress died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, from natural causes.

“She was surrounded by her family and caregivers,” a statement said.

“We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and… our beloved mother, grandmother [and] great-grandmother.”

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