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Yvonne Lime, Actress and Child⁣ Advocacy Pioneer, Dies at 90

Yvonne Lime, a‌ versatile actress who appeared in classic‍ films like I Was a Teenage Werewolf ‌and the television ‍series Father Knows⁣ Best, passed ⁣away peacefully on Friday at the age of⁣ 90.⁤ While ​recognized for​ her work on screen, Lime’s enduring​ legacy lies in ⁣her dedication to philanthropy as the co-founder of Childhelp, a ‌leading organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.

Born on April 7, 1935, in Glendale, California, Lime began​ her acting career in 1956, quickly gaining recognition with roles in The Rainmaker alongside Burt Lancaster and ⁣Katharine Hepburn. That same year, she secured a recurring role as Dotty on the beloved sitcom Father Knows Best, appearing in over a dozen episodes.

Lime’s filmography continued to grow with notable appearances in Loving You, Elvis Presley’s first major starring role, and leading roles in Dragstrip Riot and ⁣ High School Hellcats. she later starred alongside Michael Landon in the ⁤popular sci-fi horror film I was a Teenage Werewolf.Her television career spanned the 1960s, with guest appearances on popular shows including The Many‌ Loves of Dobie Gillis, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet, The Andy Griffith Show, and My Three Sons.

In 1959, alongside⁣ Sara Buckner, whom ‌she met while working on Ozzie &‍ Harriet, lime co-founded International Orphans inc.,⁤ which later became Childhelp. The organization evolved into a globally recognized force ⁣in child abuse prevention and treatment. Lime and Buckner chronicled‌ their work and the⁣ impact ​of their organization in the 2004 book Silence ⁣broken: Moving From a Loss of Innocence to a World of Healing and Love, which was subsequently adapted into the 2005 ‍Lifetime television⁤ movie, For the Love of⁢ a Child.

lime married television producer Don Fedderman​ in 1969 and later managed his production company,Don Fedderson Productions. Fedderman predeceased her in 1994.

Details regarding survivors and memorial services were not immediately available. Yvonne Lime’s contributions to both the entertainment industry and, more considerably, to the well-being ⁣of children will be remembered ‍for generations to ‌come.

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