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Valerie Lee

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Valerie Lee was an American actress who appeared as a Munchkin in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and in several Our Gang comedy shorts.

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Valerie Lee was born around 1932 and grew up in the United States, entering Hollywood as a child performer during the late 1930s. She is best remembered for her role as one of the young Munchkins in the classic 1939 musical film The Wizard of Oz, a part of the iconic ensemble that contributed to the movie’s lasting cultural impact.

Following her appearance in The Wizard of Oz, Lee appeared in a handful of Our Gang comedy shorts, adding to her brief but memorable screen career. Though her time in the film industry was short‑lived, her contributions to two beloved series of the era have been celebrated by classic‑film enthusiasts.

Lee lived a private life after leaving Hollywood, and she passed away at the age of 94 on April 13, 2026. Her death was reported by major entertainment news outlets, marking the loss of one of the last surviving members of the original Munchkin cast.

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  1. Valerie Lee — WikipediaWikipediaReference

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