Actor Claude Jarman Jr. Dies at 90

Claude Jarman Jr., acclaimed for his role in the 1946 classic film The Yearling, passed away at the age of 90 due to natural causes at his home in Marin County, California. Jarman gained fame as a child actor, notably winning a Juvenile Academy Award for his performance as Jody Baxter, making him one of only 12 recipients of this honor. He later starred in several films, including Rio Grande alongside John Wayne, and produced a documentary about music promoter Bill Graham. Jarman's career also included a brief return to acting in the miniseries Centennial and a memoir published in 2018. He is survived by his wife, Katie, and several children and grandchildren. Tributes are pouring in from fans remembering him as a kind and talented individual.