Appearance
question:Wow, I had no idea so many child actors from "Our Gang" went on to have such successful careers. Do you know if any of them are still alive?
answer:Unfortunately, most of the child actors from "Our Gang" have since passed away. Shirley Temple passed away in 2014 at the age of 85, Jackie Cooper passed away in 2011 at the age of 88, Mickey Rooney passed away in 2014 at the age of 93, and Darla Hood passed away in 1979 at the age of 47. However, Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas lived to be 62 years old before passing away in 1980.
question:That's too bad that most of them have passed away. But I'm glad to hear that Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas lived a relatively long life.
answer:Yes, it is unfortunate that most of the child actors from "Our Gang" have passed away, but it is always heartening to know that some lived a long and fulfilling life. Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas was beloved by fans of the show and his character remains an iconic part of American pop culture history.
question:I didn't realize that Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas lived to be 62 years old. What was his career like after "Our Gang"?
answer:After the "Our Gang" series ended, Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas continued to work as an actor for a brief period, appearing in films such as "Zenobia" and "Gone with the Wind". He also served in the military during World War II. In the 1950s, he retired from acting and worked as a film lab technician in California. Later in life, he would occasionally make public appearances, and he remained a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Thomas passed away on October 10, 1980, in La Puente, California, at the age of 62 due to a heart attack.
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