Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died at 85.

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for “Annie” can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at ...

She was 85. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night at about 11 p.m. at her home near San Francisco. She was surrounded by family members and caregivers, Kagan said.

Shirley Temple, Hollywood’s first and greatest child star, has died at the age of 85 - and she had a brilliant life and career. With her trademark curls and dimples, she entranced the world and ...

Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star who put smiles on the faces of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. She was 85. (AP Photo/File) ...

She was 85. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night at about 11 p.m. at her home near San Francisco. She was surrounded by family members and caregivers, Kagan said.

troubles.” From 1935 to 1938, Shirley, the child star with the dimples and 56 corkscrew curls, remained the undisputed queen of the box office.

Shirley Temple, the greatest child star ever born, died this week. She holds a special place in my personal history because, although I wanted to be just like her, I didn’t want to look like her.

Temple, who died Monday night at 85, sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of downcast Depression-era moviegoers and remains the ultimate child star decades later.

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for “Annie” can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died ...

Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for Annie can only dream of being as beloved or as important as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at 85, ...