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The last Wizard of Oz munchkin Jerry Maren has passed away

At age 98.
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Jerry Maren, the last living original munchkin from The Wizard of Oz has passed away at age 98.

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According to UK newspaper The Sun, Maren, who played the head of the Lollipop Guild died last week.

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The star was living in a San Diego nursing home in having reportedly suffered from dementia, according to reports by TMZ.

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His funeral took place over the weekend at the Forrest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.

Marren also made appearances on various TV shows, including a walk-on character on popular 90s sitcom Seinfeld.

Sending love to his family.

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