According to a Facebook message from her family, Carey “passed peacefully” on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer. Her death came just weeks after the death of her husband, Robert Boeke, a coincidence the family called “a truly remarkable love story”. […] It’s like a fairy tale to know that they have grown so close to each other over time, perhaps it is a testament to the love between them.”
Born on May 11, 1929, Carey’s acting career began in 1935 as an angel. a Midsummer Night’s Dream And a student in the short film teacher’s boyfriend. She joined Disney after answering an audition call for Planning Stages. Peter Pan, Where she needed pantomime activities that would be used as Tinker Bell reference material. She also provided the voice for and reference material for the red-haired mermaid in the lagoon scene in Neverland. His non-Disney acting credits include starring in clutch cargo And space angel In various roles, as well as guest appearances the andy griffith show.
Disney later turned Tinker Bell into its own franchise and made her an unofficial brand mascot. he titled disney fairies The franchise, which spawned several books and films, was followed by a separate CG series of films. In both incarnations, Tinker Bell is voiced by Mae Whitman, and in 2023 she is played by Yara Shahidi. peter pan and wendy. Just a few months ago, we learned that Disney was looking to bring him back to live-action with a new Disney+ show.
Carey’s family asked fans to donate in her name to the Thalian Association Community Theater in North Carolina.
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