Dancer

Margaret Kerry

American actress, author, radio host, motivational speaker

Born 1929 · SpringfieldDied 2026United States
Margaret Kerry
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Margaret Kerry was an American dancer, born in 1929 in Springfield, who died in 2026.

Biography

Margaret Kerry (born Margaret McCarty, later changed to Peggy Lynch; May 11, 1929 – June 11, 2026) was an American screen actress, dancer, voice artist, camera double, radio producer, director, host and media personality, best known for her work as a model for Walt Disney Pictures, where she served as the inspiration for the Peter Pan character of Tinker Bell, which she also pantomimed.

From the Wikipedia article “Margaret Kerry”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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