June Lockhart, the beloved actress who portrayed mothers on classic TV series Lassie and Lost In Space, died Thursday at age 100. She passed from natural causes at her Santa Monica home, a family spokesperson confirmed. Lockhart played Ruth Martin on Lassie from 1958, appearing in over 200 episodes and earning an Emmy nomination in 1959. She later starred as Maureen Robinson on Lost In Space from 1965-68 and Dr. Janet Craig on Petticoat Junction until 1970. Born June 25, 1925, in New York City, she was the daughter of Oscar-nominated character actor Gene Lockhart. She won the first Tony Award for outstanding newcomer in 1947 for For Love or Money. NASA honored her with its Exceptional Public Achievement Medal in 2013. Survivors include daughters Anne and June Lockhart, plus four grandchildren. (Story URL)
