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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