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童星秀兰·邓波儿与世长辞 享年 85 岁Shirley Temple Black, who was one of the most iconic child stars of the 20th century, has died. She was 85.20 世纪最著名的童星秀兰·邓波儿·布莱克与世长辞，享年 85 岁。 The dimpled actress found fame at the height of the Great Depression in movies including "Heidi," "Curly Top" and "Bright Eyes" and later served as US ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Temple Black died of natural causes Monday at her home in Woodside, Calif., her publicist confirmed to NBC News early Tuesday. "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers," a statement released by her family said. "We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and... our beloved mother, grandmother [and] great-grandmother." Born in Santa Monica, Calif., in April 1928, Temple Black was enrolled in dance school at the age of three. After a number of bit parts she stole the show with her rendition of "Baby Take a Bow" in her first feature film, "Stand Up and Cheer." Audiences around the world flocked to see her in films such as "Curly Top," "The Little Colonel" and "The Littlest Rebel." Licensed merchandise including dolls, dishes, and clothing also capitalized on her wholesome image. Temple Black was the top box-office draw for four years in a row between 1935 and 1938. She won a special Academy Award in early 1935 for her "outstanding contribution to screen entertainment" in the previous year. At the height of her fame, Temple Black earned praise from President Franklin D. Roosevelt who called her "Little Miss Miracle" for raising the public's morale during times of economic hardship, even going so far as to say that, "as long as our country has Shirley Temple, w...