Who would have been Tinker Bell in real life died. American actress and model Margaret Kerry, who inspired the famous disney fairydied at age 97 after battling lung cancer.
His image served as inspiration for the creation of the Tinker Bell character.who had a leading role in the original production of Peter Panfrom 1953. In later productions he even delved into his own story.
The actress died on June 11, 2026, although the news was known this Monday, June 16. The notice was published on its official website, where it is reported that she died while battling lung cancer and following the loss of her husband, Robert Boeke, who also passed away just three weeks earlier.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Margaret Kerry (Boeke), our beloved Tinker Bell. Margaret passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on June 11, 2026. Her three beloved children, Ellen, Christina and Eric, accompanied her in her courageous fight against lung cancer at the age of ninety-seven.” reads the site.
Likewise, the Archives site Walt Disney He regretted her death and recalled the artist’s valuable contribution to her famous productions.
“Through his memorable performances, and his enduring connection and dedication to Disney fans over the years, Margaret helped illuminate the magic of these timeless characters, inspiring generations who believe in the power of faith, trust and ‘a little fairy dust’”, the page published.
The artist was born in 1929 with the name Peggy Lynch and was adopted at the age of three. During an interview in 2025, she shared that she began her artistic career at the age of 6, motivated by economic needs, with participations in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The naughty little ones.
During his adolescence he worked in If You Knew Susie next to Eddie Cantor, who renamed her Margaret Kerry because he considered her original name lacked impact.
Although the actress is mainly remembered for inspiring the creation of Tinker Bell in disney, He also participated in other projects such as The Andy Griffith Show and even worked as a radio announcer and in dubbing for productions such as The three stooges.
“Margaret was deeply grateful for the extraordinary life she had enjoyed and felt immensely blessed by her loved ones and the countless friends and admirers she met throughout her life. Margaret wanted everyone to know that she was at peace and ready for this new stage of her life, knowing that God longed to take her home to Him, to heaven.”, they wrote on their website to say goodbye to her.