Bonnie Lynn Fields
| Bonnie Lynn Fields | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Bonita Lynn Fields July 18, 1944 Walterboro, South Carolina, USA |
| Died |
November 17, 2012 (aged 68) Richmond, Indiana, United States |
Cause of death | Throat Cancer |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 1957-1971 |
Bonnie Lynn Fields (July 18, 1944 – November 17, 2012) was an American actress and Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, beginning with the show's third season.[1] Her film credits included roles in Angel in My Pocket, Bye Bye Birdie, and Funny Girl.[1]
Fields was born Bonita Fields in Walterboro, South Carolina.[1] Fields was just 12 years old when she was cast as a Mouseketeer, joining The Mickey Mouse Club at the start of its third season (1957-1958).[1] Approximately 5,000 children auditioned to join the show for its third season; Fields was the second to the last person to audition for the show.[1] Walt Disney reportedly personally asked Fields to change her name from "Bonita," which had three syllables, to a new two-syllable stage name ("Bonnie") to harmonize more effectively with the show's other Musketeers during musical songs.[1]
In the 1960s, Fields appeared on Broadway, including Half a Sixpence and Kelly.[1]
Fields died from throat cancer in Richmond, Indiana, on November 17, 2012, aged 68.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Woo, Elaine (2012-11-20). "Bonnie Lynn Fields dies at 68; former Mouseketeer". Los Angeles Times (latimes.com). Retrieved 2012-12-13.