Her corkscrew curls were popular with little girls from the 1930s through the 1970s . Shirley Temple was arguably the most famous child star in U.S. history . She died of natural causes at her U.S. home surrounded by family and caregivers . She was a major box-office star during `` War Babies . She retired from acting in about 18 years and later became a California diplomat .
Shirley Temple was arguably the most famous child star in U.S. history . She died of natural causes at her U.S. home surrounded by family and caregivers . She was a major box-office star during `` War Babies . She retired from acting in about 18 years and later became a California diplomat .