Margaret Kerry, Live-Action Model for Disney's Tinker Bell, Dies at 97
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Greg Evans
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Summary
Margaret Kerry, the actor and dancer who served as the live-action reference model for Disney's animated Tinker Bell in Peter Pan, died at age 97 on June 11 in Wilmington, North Carolina from lung cancer. Her family announced her passing via Facebook. Kerry's movements and expressions were used by Disney animators to bring the iconic pixie character to life.
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Margaret passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 11, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Her three adoring children, Ellen...
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