Tuesday, February 11, 2014

RIP Shirley Temple

By: Katherine A. '14         
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         On February 10 at the age of 85, former actress Shirley Temple passed away.  Though primarily known for her role in the entertainment industry, Temple also enjoyed long career as a diplomat.  She died of natural causes at her Woodside, California, home. Reps say family members and caregivers surrounded her at the time.
        Temple began acting at the age of 3 and became a huge box-office draw before turning 10 years old, commanding a salary of $50,000 per movie. She was also known as “America's Sweetheart” and “America's Darling” during the 1930’s.
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         Shirley Temple was known for numerous movie roles. One of her most famous movies that really caught the world’s eye was Curly Top and Heidi in the mid 1930’s. These hits followed her for years. She became everyone’s idol nationwide.
          Though she retired from show business at the age of 22, Shirley tap-danced, acted, and sang right into everyone’s heart and left a legacy that will last forever. 

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