Yvonne Lime Dead at 90! "Teenage Werewolf" Star's Shocking Secret?

Yvonne Lime, a familiar face from the golden age of television and film, has passed away at the age of 90. Best known for her roles in the cult classic "I Was A Teenage Werewolf" alongside Michael Landon, and her recurring part as Dotty on the beloved sitcom "Father Knows Best," Lime leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond the silver screen.

Yvonne Lime Dead at 90! "Teenage Werewolf" Star's ...

Childhelp, the renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse that Lime co-founded, announced her passing on Friday. The organization stated that she "passed away peacefully," but refrained from releasing any further details surrounding her death. It's a testament to her impact that an organization she poured her heart into would be the one to share this news.

Born in Glendale, California, on April 7, 1935, Lime's career began its ascent in 1956. That year proved to be a pivotal one, landing her guest spots on numerous television series and securing a role in the high-profile drama "The Rainmaker," starring screen legends Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn. But it was her recurring role as Dotty on "Father Knows Best," appearing in over a dozen episodes from 1956 to 1959, that truly cemented her place in the hearts of American audiences. I remember watching reruns of that show as a kid – it's hard to imagine anyone else playing Dotty.

Lime also took on leading roles, headlining the 1958 biker flick "Dragstrip Riot" and playing the archetypal "new girl" in "High School Hellcats" that same year. Her final major film appearance was in "Speed Crazy" (1958), a car-racing drama where she reunited with her "Hellcats" co-star, Brett Halsey.

Following "Speed Crazy," Lime shifted her focus primarily to television. She even starred in the NBC sitcom "Happy" (1960-61), a show about a young couple running a motel, with a gimmick: their infant son's reactions were voiced by an off-screen actor. Throughout the 1960s, she popped up on just about every popular show imaginable, from "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" to "The Andy Griffith Show," "Dragnet," and "My Three Sons." She was a true working actress of her time.

However, Lime's most enduring contribution arguably came off-screen. In 1959, she co-founded International Orphans Inc., later renamed Childhelp, with Sara Buckner, whom she met while working on "Ozzie & Harriet." This organization grew into a global force, dedicated to protecting children from abuse. Lime and Buckner even co-authored a book, "Silence Broken: Moving From a Loss of Innocence to a World of Healing and Love," in 2004, which was later adapted into a Lifetime movie. That's the kind of legacy that truly matters.

Lime married Don Fedderson, a producer known for "My Three Sons" and "Family Affair," in 1969. She later managed his production company, Don Fedderson Productions, until his passing in 1994. At this time, information regarding any surviving family members or planned memorial services has not yet been released.