Saturday, October 16, 2010

"Leave It to Beaver" Actress Barbara Billingsley, Dies at 94

Actress Barbara Billingsley, best known for June Cleaver on "Leave It to Beaver" has died in her home in Santa Monica Saturday morning, October 16. She was 94 years-old and reportedly had been suffering from rheumatoid disease.

Actor Jerry Mathers, who played Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, called Billingsley a lifetime mentor, "Barbara was a patient advisor and teacher. She helped me along this challenging journey through life by showing me the importance of manners, and respect for others," Mathers said in a statement. "She will be missed by all of her family, friends, fans and most especially by me."

Aside from her other TV and film credits, she has a hilarious memorable cameo in the classic 1980 comedy Airplane.

Prayers for Barbara Billingsley.


[Photos gettyimages - CNN]


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