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Actress Margaret Kerry, Tinker Bell Motion Coach, Dies at 97

6/12/2026

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Margaret Kerry Dies

Margaret Kerry died on June 11, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at age 97 after lung cancer.
She supplied Tinker Bell’s movements for Disney’s 1953 Peter Pan and played Sharon Ruggles on ABC’s The Ruggles (1949-1952).
Robert Boeke, whom she remarried on Valentine’s Day 2020, died on May 24, 2026.
Kerry released autobiography *Tinker Bell Talks* in 2016, hosted a radio show (1992-2004), and is survived by children Ellen, Christina and Eric.

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Kerry Fundraiser

The family is requesting donations to Wilmington’s Thalian Association Community Theatre in memory of Kerry.
Kerry lived in Wilmington and regularly attended fan conventions, gave talks, and joined community events.
She said she felt at peace and ready for the next journey with God.
The tribute quoted Disney’s line about the second star to the right, with WWAY photographer Anna Bennett supplying the obituary portrait.

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Margaret Kerry Voices

Margaret Kerry supplied the voice of the red-haired mermaid in Disney’s Peter Pan, launching her voice-acting career.
She voiced characters in the Syncro-Vox cartoons Clutch Cargo (1959), Space Angel (1962-64) and Captain Fathom (1965).
She served as assistant dance director on the 1950 musical I’ll Get By, appeared on The New Three Stooges in 1965, and co-starred with Eddie Cantor in the 1948 film If You Knew Susie.

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Margaret Kerry Dies

Margaret Kerry died on June 11, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at age 97 after lung cancer.
She supplied Tinker Bell’s movements for Disney’s 1953 Peter Pan and played Sharon Ruggles on ABC’s The Ruggles (1949-1952).
Robert Boeke, whom she remarried on Valentine’s Day 2020, died on May 24, 2026.
Kerry released autobiography *Tinker Bell Talks* in 2016, hosted a radio show (1992-2004), and is survived by children Ellen, Christina and Eric.

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