She made her breakthrough alongside Shirley Temple in the 1930s. Now Jane Withers has died at the age of 95.
Los Angeles – US actress Jane Withers, who became famous as a child star in the 1930s, is dead. Withers died on Saturday at the age of 95 in California, numerous US media reported, citing the actress' daughter, Kendall Errair.
“My mother was such a special woman. She brightened every room with her laughter, but especially when she talked about her career, which she loved so much, she radiated joy and gratitude, and she considered herself very lucky. "
Withers, who was born in Atlanta in 1926, began singing, dancing and acting as a little girl. In 1934 she celebrated her breakthrough alongside Shirley Temple in "Bright Eyes" and then starred in dozens of other films. With increasing age, however, the number of roles offered continued to decrease.
Most recently, Withers, who also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, also worked as a voice actress. She was married twice and had five children. dpa
