Wizard Of Oz

  • 09 March 2006

Margaret Pellegrini, One Of 'Wizard Of Oz' 'Munchkins', Dies Aged 89

By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 August 2013

Wizard Of Oz Judy Garland

Margaret Pellegrini, one of the three remaining 'Munchkins' from the 'Wizard of Oz' died yesterday at the age of 89.

Margaret Pellegrini, one of the last remaining Munchkins from The Wizard Of Oz, died yesterday (August 7th). She was 89 years old. According to reports the actress died at around 7am after suffering a stroke. She passed away in Phoenix, Arizona close to her home.


New Yorkers dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy and the Lion accompanied by a Wicked Witch spaniel and a scarecrow dog, at the 21st Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Pellegrini featured in The Wizard of Oz in numerous Munchkin parts, she can clearly be seen as a villager standing next to Judy Garland as they sing 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road'.

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Charlotte Church, Palladium and Wizard Of Oz - Charlotte Church and guest London, England - 'The Wizard of Oz' press night held at the Palladium Theatre - Arrivals. Tuesday 1st March 2011