Remembering Shirley Temple on the 10th Anniversary of her death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Shirley Temple, 10 Years Later

It has been exactly 10 long years since Shirley Temple died on February 10, 2014 at the age of 85. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Today, fans of Shirley Temple (Fort Apache, The Little Princess, Heidi, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Temple, a cultural icon

Born in Santa Monica on April 23, 1928, Shirley Temple's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Temple was not just a great actress, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1937 she touched the hearts of millions as Heidi in ‘Heidi’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.

It's been 10 years since the tragic loss of Shirley Temple and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Shirley Temple is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Shirley Temple.

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