Barbara Billingsley of Leave It to Beaver died Saturday at the age of 94.
Billingsley was most known for her portrayal of the classic TV mom, June Cleaver.
Judy Twersky, a family spokeswoman said that Billingsley had died of polymyalgia, a rheumatoid disease, at her home in Santa Monica, CA.
The actress had spoken fondly of Leave It to Beaver, saying that her character “was a loving, happy stay-at-home mom, which I think is great” and that “it was a happy experience for me, and very timely.”
She is survived by her two sons, Drew Billingsley and Glenn Billingsley, Jr.
So sad. We’ll miss America’s favorite mom.
[Image via WENN.]
Oct 17, 2010 13:40pm PDT
