Veteran Actress Maggie Peterson Dies at 81 | Remembering a Beloved Star

Maggie Peterson, a veteran actress best known for her role as Charlene Darling on The Andy Griffith Show, has died. She was 81.

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Who Was Maggie Peterson?

American actor and singer best known for playing the character of Charlene Darling on CBS’ American sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show, has died. She was 81 years old.

Peterson’s earliest recollections are of music, as he grew up in a musical household in Colorado. Her manager, Dick Linke, saw Peterson performing at a Universal Music Group Capitol Records convention in 1954. He persuaded her to travel to New York after hearing her voice. After graduating from high school in 1958, Peterson and her family vocal group recorded “It’s The Most Happy Sound” before disbanding. Peterson became a member of the Ernie Mariani Trio (later renamed Margaret Ann and the Ernie Mariani Trio). When she played in resort places like Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, she was surrounded by Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Director Bob Sweeny and producer Aaron Ruben of The Andy Griffith Show discovered her on those travels.

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How did Maggie Peterson die?

According to a statement from her family, Peterson died on May 15 in Colorado. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones. “Maggie’s health deteriorated after her husband Gus died, and we are pleased that we were able to transport her home to be closer to family for her final days,” the statement stated.

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“Maggie wanted this community to know how much you meant to her over the past three years,” the family said in a statement. Your affection and commitment made her not feel alone. Even though she was in Las Vegas and away from her family. She told us several times that she couldn’t believe how generous everyone was. You had a significant beneficial impact on her life and aided her through some difficult times. “

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The Magical World of Disney

After her final playing job on a 1987 episode of “The Magical World of Disney,” Peterson opted to retire from acting in the 1980s, following her individual tenure on the shows.

She got a position in location management and worked her way up the ladder, eventually becoming a location manager on several Las Vegas-set films, including “Game,” “Mars Attacks!” and “Pay It Forward.”

On Facebook, her family announced that they are “organising a private service for Maggie in the coming weeks.”

Aakash Srivastava

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