June Lockhart, the celebrated actor who charmed television audiences for decades, has died. She passed away on October 23 in Santa Monica, California. She was 100 years old. Her death was confirmed by Variety.

Lockhart was a fixture of classic American television. She was best known for her nurturing roles on two iconic family shows. Her career spanned nearly eight decades on stage and screen.

Lockhart first became a household name as Ruth Martin on "Lassie." She played Timmy's foster mother from 1958 to 1964. Her portrayal embodied the ideal television mother of the era.

She then soared to new fame as Dr. Maureen Robinson on "Lost in Space." The sci-fi series ran from 1965 to 1968. She played a brilliant scientist and the matriarch of a family stranded in the cosmos.

Lockhart often reflected fondly on her time with her "space family." In a 2024 interview with Closer, she called the experience wonderful. She described the show as campy and fun.

Her acting journey began in childhood alongside her actor parents. She made her film debut at age 13 in "A Christmas Carol." Early movie roles included "Sergeant York" and "Meet Me in St. Louis."

According to The Associated Press, her television work was prolific. She guest-starred on dozens of popular series for over fifty years. Her credits include "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Roseanne," and "Grey's Anatomy."

Lockhart's talent was recognized with numerous honors. She earned two Emmy Award nominations for her work. She also received a Special Tony Award for her Broadway performance.

The industry honored her with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One star was for her film contributions. The other recognized her profound impact on television.