CHILD STAR JASON DEAD AT 83
Former child star SYBIL JASON has lost her battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The 1930s silver screen star passed away on Tuesday (23Aug11) in Northridge, California, according to the Washington Post.
Jason was born Sylvia Jacobson in South Africa and performed on the British vaudeville stage before landing her big break in Hollywood.
Her film credits include 1935’s The Singing Kid, in which she performed alongside Al Jolson, and Little Big Shot.
She appeared opposite fellow child star Shirley Temple in 1939’s The Little Princess and The Blue Bird a year later (40).
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