She began acting at age 3 and became a massive box-office draw before turning 10 , commanding a then-unheard of salary of $ 50,000 per movie . Shirley Temple was arguably the most famous child star in Hollywood history . She died of natural causes at her California home surrounded by family and caregivers . Hide Caption 2 of 7 Photos:Photos: She retired from acting in 1950 and later became a U.S. diplomat .
Shirley Temple was arguably the most famous child star in Hollywood history . She died of natural causes at her California home surrounded by family and caregivers . Hide Caption 2 of 7 Photos:Photos: She retired from acting in 1950 and later became a U.S. diplomat .