Contracted polio in her early teens which is what led to the end of her career in film. She eventually bounced back but it took years.
Her children with Crosby Newton were named Carol, David and Gail.
Interviewed in Tom Weaver's book "I Talked with a Zombie" (McFarland & Co., 2008).
Is an only child.
This child actress captivated producers and directors by her astonishing resemblance to popular adult actress Veronica Lake even appearing as Miss Lake's daughter in the 1942 film, "I Married a Witch". Moviegoers were amazed at the on-screen mother-daughter resemblance.