Margaret Kerry, Model for Tinker Bell in 'Peter Pan,' Dies at 97
Margaret Kerry, the live-action model who inspired the character of Tinker Bell in Walt Disney's 1953 animated classic "Peter Pan," has passed away at the age of 97. Her career also encompassed roles in film, including opposite Eddie Cantor, and on early television sitcoms, in addition to extensive voice work for cartoons.
Margaret Kerry, known for her contribution as the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell in Disney's 1953 animated feature "Peter Pan," has died at 97 years old.
Beyond her iconic work for Disney, Kerry's career included various roles across different mediums. She starred opposite Eddie Cantor in the film "If You Knew Susie." Kerry also appeared on the early ABC sitcom titled "The Ruggles." Her professional activities further extended to providing voice work for a range of cartoons.
(Source: Hollywood Reporter)
