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Beloved Child Star Cora Sue Collins Dies at 98

4/30/2025

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Cora Sue Collins, the beloved child actress of the 1930s and '40s, passed away at 98 due to stroke complications in Beverly Hills. Known for her roles alongside icons like Greta Garbo and Bette Davis, she graced the screen in 48 films before choosing a quieter life as an anonymous housewife at just 18.

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Cora Sue Collins, the beloved child actress of the 1930s and '40s, passed away at 98 due to stroke complications in Beverly Hills. Known for her roles alongside icons like Greta Garbo and Bette Davis, she graced the screen in 48 films before choosing a quieter life as an anonymous housewife at just 18.