Shirley Temple (1928-2014), an iconic American actress, singer, and diplomat, passed away at age 85 on February 10, 2014. She was best known for her singing and acting in the 1930s, appearing in an impressive achievement of 20 feature films. Her career on the big screen began at the age of three, and she famously starred in Stand Up and Cheer!, Bright Eyes, and Curly Top, among other films. Shirley Temple is credited with being a major contributor to the rise of 20th-century film industry. Shirley Temple also received numerous awards and honors over her lifetime, including a special Juvenile Academy Award, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In her later years, Shirley Temple served in a variety of positions in the United States government, including United States Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Shirley Temple will be remembered for her remarkable life and contributions as an entertainer, activist, and diplomat.