RIP: JUNE LOCKHART

June Lockhart, the beloved actress whose warmth and grace lit up American television screens for decades, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at her home in Santa Monica, California. She was 100 years old.

Born on June 25, 1925, in New York City to actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart, June was destined for the stage. Her professional debut came at age 8 in a Metropolitan Opera production, and she later appeared in MGM’s A Christmas Carol (1938), acting alongside her parents.

Lockhart became a household name through her iconic roles as Ruth Martin in Lassie (1958–1964) and Dr. Maureen Robinson in Lost in Space (1965–1968). Her portrayal of nurturing, intelligent mother figures endeared her to generations of viewers and cemented her legacy as one of television’s most cherished matriarchs.

Beyond acting, Lockhart was passionate about journalism, politics, science, and space exploration. She maintained close ties with NASA and was proud to have inspired future astronauts through her work on Lost in Space. Her daughter, June Elizabeth, shared, “Mommy always considered acting as her craft, her vocation, but her true passions were journalism, politics, science and NASA”.

June Lockhart was also a Tony Award winner and appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Meet Me in St. Louis, Petticoat Junction, Gunsmoke, and Bewitched. Her career spanned over eight decades, a testament to her talent and enduring appeal.

She is survived by her daughters, Anne Kathleen and June Elizabeth, and granddaughter Christianna. Her family was by her side at the time of her passing, and they described her final days as joyful and engaged—reading The New York Times and LA Times daily, ever curious and informed.

June Lockhart’s legacy lives on in the hearts of fans, colleagues, and the many lives she touched through her artistry and intellect. She will be remembered not only as a gifted performer but as a woman of substance, curiosity, and compassion...