06/12/2026
Remembering Margaret Kerry – Disney’s Original Tinker Bell Speaks on Walt Disney, Peter Pan & Hollywood History
👉 FULL 1 Hour interview FREE on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jbhLj5urS14
Today we celebrate and remember Margaret Kerry, who passed away on June 11, 2026, at the remarkable age of 98. This special radio interview preserves the voice and memories of a true Hollywood and Disney legend whose career spanned radio, television, film, animation, and voice acting. Margaret Kerry is best known as the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell in Disney's animated classic Peter Pan. Working with Walt Disney's artists, her movements, expressions, and personality helped bring one of animation's most beloved characters to life.
In this conversation, Margaret shares memories of:
Working with Walt Disney and the Disney studio
Becoming the live-action inspiration for Tinker Bell
Hollywood's Golden Age
Early television and radio broadcasting
Her decades-long career as an actress and performer
🌟 Margaret Kerry was more than a Disney icon - she was a living link to Hollywood's golden era and an ambassador for animation history whose warmth, grace, and enthusiasm inspired generations of fans. This interview is presented in loving memory of Margaret Kerry and her extraordinary contributions to entertainment. Thank you for the magic, Margaret.
Today we celebrate and remember Margaret Kerry, who passed away on ...
