At the age of 88, ex-child star Jackie Cooper dies

Source : AgenciesMay 3rd, Superstar Jackie Cooper, who survived a clamorous childhood as an Oscar-nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Skippy Skinner in “Skippy (1931)”, died in a hospital at Beverly Hills, California, of a short-term disease that has not been determined yet.Cooper was famous for his role “Perry White”, editor of the Daily Planet newspaper in the 4-part Superman.Jackie had a successful career through cinema, television and theater; he played Jim Hawkins in the film “Treasure island (1934)” and Clem in “The return of Frank James (1940)”. He won 2 Emmy awards; Best Directing in Comedy for “M*A*S*H (1972)” and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for “The white shadow (1978)”.Cooper served in the US Navy in the South Pacific toward the end of World War II, and then became one of the most important Naval recruiters.