Shirley Temple (2024)

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What was Shirley Temple's cause of death? ›

The cause of death, according to her death certificate released on March 3, 2014, was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Temple was a lifelong cigarette smoker but avoided displaying her habit in public because she did not want to set a bad example for her fans. She is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park.

"To make the best Shirley Temple you will need ginger ale or ginger beer, grenadine, lime, and of course, the maraschino cherry." Although many newer recipes call for lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7-Up, a classic Shirley Temple uses ginger ale or ginger beer with a bit of lime.

“Time is money. Wasted time means wasted money means trouble.”

She apparently said she felt guilty and did not want to be photographed smoking – not for vanity's sake, but to avoid setting, 'a bad example' for her millions of adoring fans. But in private she was still a heavy smoker and it seems the bad habit eventually caught up with her.

Who could resist the classic bouncy ringlets that gave Shirley Temple her signature look? While her hair was naturally straight, Temple's mother is said to have styled 56 pin curls to create the famous look.

“Grenadine serves a dual purpose in co*cktails, adding a beautiful hue to drinks while giving bartenders an opportunity to add an unexpected depth of flavor,” says Larios. For best results, look for a grenadine that lists pomegranate juice as its first ingredient and has a darker, more maroon color.

Coca-Cola. It's no surprise that Coca-Cola, often referred to as simply “co*ke”, is the most popular soft drink in the world. Created in 1886 by American pharmacist John Pemberton, it has become a household name and can be found in almost every country.

A Dirty Shirley is simply a Shirley Temple with vodka. And the Shirley Temple is the most famous non-alcoholic co*cktail we have. It's a simple mixture of lemon-lime soda, grenadine and ice, topped off with a neon-red co*cktail cherry.

Why did people like Shirley Temple so much? ›

She was even honored with a miniature Oscar for her acting. With her curly hair and dimples, she captured the hearts of Americans during one the country's worst economic recessions, the Great Depression. Her films often centered on jovial themes which provided Americans with an escape during hardship.

Boasting the same iconic hue, a rosy strawberry syrup has the same sugary tang reminiscent of grenadine, just with a distinct berry finish. It's for this reason that it works so well as a grenadine swap in a sweetly punchy Shirley Temple.

After appearing in a series of shorts called "Baby Burlesks," which satirized popular movies of the day, Shirley Temple made a big impression in the 1934 musical "Stand Up and Cheer" in which she sings "Baby Take a Bow." Warner Baxter also stars in this dated Depression-era musical comedy.

The drink was named after iconic child actress Shirley Temple. Legend has it that when she was out to dinner at a nice restaurant with her parents and other Hollywood types who were all enjoying co*cktails, the bartender made her a special nonalcoholic drink so she could feel fancy too.

Together, they danced into history as the first interracial tap-dancing couple in 1935's The Little Colonel. Bill “Bojangles” Robinson called Shirley Temple his “darlin'.” He was “Uncle Billy” to her.

Shirley Temple (1928–2014) was an American child actress, dancer, and singer who began her film career in 1931, and continued successfully through 1949.

Rare or unusual outfits complete with an original doll can also add a good sum to the overall value. Only mint-condition dolls in their original boxes can sell for $1,000 to $2,000, as can rarer varieties like the baby Shirley dolls.

The drink was named after iconic child actress Shirley Temple. Legend has it that when she was out to dinner at a nice restaurant with her parents and other Hollywood types who were all enjoying co*cktails, the bartender made her a special nonalcoholic drink so she could feel fancy too.

Finally, a not-so-affectionate nickname was bestowed upon the Queen by her Uncle David (also known as the abdicated King Edward VIII). In letters made public in 1988, he referred to his niece as Shirley Temple on account of her 'dumpy' frame and curly hair, which looked similar to that of the child star.