August 1st 2023.
It is with a heavy heart that we report that Betty Ann Bruno, a child star who appeared in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz as a munchkin and went on to become a successful local TV reporter, has passed away at the age of 91.
Family members confirmed her passing on Sunday in Sonoma, California, although the cause of death was not released.
Bruno’s career began at a young age when she had a bit part in John Ford’s 1937 movie The Hurricane. But it was her role in The Wizard of Oz that brought her to the public eye, as she was part of the select group of children of regular height chosen to perform alongside the many adult munchkins.
After her early career, Betty Ann attended Stanford University and then launched a successful second career as a local TV reporter.
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