JoAnn Dean Killingsworth American Actress | Orange County Register Website
JoAnn Dean Killingsworth American Actress | Orange County Register Website
JoAnn Dean Killingsworth, raised in Joliet, died June 20, 2015
JoAnn Dean Killingsworth, raised in Joliet, Illinois, died on June 20, 2015. She was an American actress, dancer, and professional figure skater. Known for being the first person to portray Snow White at Disneyland, she debuted in this role on the theme park's opening day, July 17, 1955. Killingsworth's career began as an ice skater, performing in shows like "Ice Queen of Norway" and "It Happens on Ice." She transitioned to dancing and acting in films, appearing in more than 100 movies. In her later years, she published magazines and took up painting. Her connection to Joliet remained significant throughout her life
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