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Sad news - Noel Neill has passed away

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Steve O

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I thought she would live forever, but 95 years is a long run. 

Noel Neill was, along with Elena Verdugo, one of the last surviving actors from a Chan film.  Of course she was also Lois Lane (my personal favorite) and toured on the convention circuit for years until her declining health led to her retirement about 5 years ago.

RIP.

SteveinVa

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Sad indeed.  Besides the one Chan and Lois on TV and in the serials, she did other serials for Republic and Columbia.  She was also a great early example of the feisty, independent female, and that instantly recognizable voice was a joy to hear.  RIP, and we'll miss you!

TARNEVERRO

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I just heard of her passing yesterday.  Strangely enough I decided to see if she was still with us as I hadn't heard anything about her recently, and then i find that she only just died.  We shared the same birth city (Minneapolis).  Elena Verdugo and I share the same birthday (April 20).  I imagine she might be the last surviving Chan actress.