Shirley Temple Black, child star and diplomat, dead at 85.

[Jester]

Haven't watched many of her movies, and don't know much about here work as ambassador to Ghana, but if only all former child stars could have such a successful life. You will be missed.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/11/us-shirley-temple-idUSBREA1A0LD20140211

[Plasticplayhouse]

i've watched a lot of her shows growing up. she was an extremely talented little girl and her movies/shows were funny/entertaining.

i agree with jester, it's sad that today's Hollywood youth can't keep their s#!t together and become respectable adults instead of sideshow freaks.

[TurtleTitan97]

Sad to hear. RIP Shirley. :(

[MikeandRaph87]

I just logged on to report this.The original child star who avoided the pitfals of fame and got out of Hollywood for an equally successful political career. Thanks,Mrs. Black for the good you gave this world in 85 years!

[BubblyShell22]

I always liked her movies, and my sis was obsessed with watching her stuff. She'll definitely be missed, but she lived a good life. My condolences go out to her family, friends, and fans.

[ObiWanFan4life]

My condolences to her friends and family. I loved her movies and I had a great deal of respect for her as a person.

[Raph's Girl]

Shirley Temple marathon on TCM in 5...4...3...

But seriously. I love her movies!! I've got a couple of em on DVD... Think I'll go watch Little Princess...

BTW. Nice memorial tribute by her family on her official site:
http://www.shirleytemple.com/

*sings* Animal crackers in my soup. Monkey's and rabbits loop de loop....

[zkarlette]

I have to admit I am a Shirley Temple fan, I have all her movies, her doll and her book. She was never on the public spotlight but was supposed to be working on a continuation of her first book. I was really hoping that if she finished it she would probably do appearances and I might get the chance to meet her, sadly that won't happen now. :/

[pannoni1]

I wasn't much of a fan of her growing up, but I'll have to read her autobiography in full, and always enjoyed the TV offer commercials over the years. It's a shame many of today's kid stars either turn into weirdos or just fade into obscurity; at least Nickelodeon had some decent ones. My prayers to her family and fans.