Wizard of Oz's Last Surviving Munchkin Jerry Maren Dies at 98

People ^ | 6/6/2018 | Stephanie Petit

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[Jolla]

Olivia de Havilland, at age 101.

Thank you I did not know that, and living in Paris.

[dfwgator]

I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz on TV, once a year, it was an event.

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Jerry Maren, 97, last surviving Munchkin, dies

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[GreenHornet]

The Wizard of Oz was Hollywood’s first “chick flick.” It’s the story of two women who fight to the death over a pair of designer shoes.

[JohnBovenmyer]

Good character actor who happened to be ‘little.’ Showed up in lots of roles over the years and always was good at them. Last two roles credited at IMDB were at age 90!

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I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz

I still watch it every now and then. Brings me back.

[stellaluna]

I believe him. Judy Garland was screwed up by her mother and weak father long before MGM.

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Jerry and Elizabeth Maren

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I always thought the Lollipop Guild were children dressed as adults

[Red Badger]

Jerry was 19, but looked like 9......................

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[Red Badger]

I remember that episode! One of my favorites!............................

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[morphing libertarian]

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43553825

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All doing their best W.C. Fields’ impressions. :-P

[fieldmarshaldj]

Dig the Sonny Bono moustache.

[Skooz]

I remember growing up, when they showed The Wizard of Oz on TV, once a year, it was an event.

Me, too.

It usually came on in March at the dawn of Spring. It truly was an event at our house, with my friends and I anticipating it for days before it showed.