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, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85.
Ah, this week, I could help us transition into fall with something pumpkin or apple-flavored, but NO, it's still summer at the shore for at least a few more weeks.
Instead, this week I raise my glass to (former) child stars, who sometimes make me want to just celebrate their talent, but more often make me want to drink to forget the trainwrecks they've become.