June Rose Wilkinson

June Rose Wilkinson obituary

June Rose Wilkinson

June Wilkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home - Simi Valley on Jul. 21, 2025.

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June Rose Wilkinson was born and raised in Eastbourne England, a seaside town that shaped her character and infused her with a serene, coastal calm, even as her life took on a Hollywood sparkle. She began her performance career as a dancer at the tender age of 12 and was the youngest dancer at the Windmill Theatre in London at 15.

Taking on the world, June captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. She famously appeared in Playboy and over 50 other magazines, earning her the title of "the most photographed nude in America" during the height of her modeling career. She moved seamlessly between film, television (including a memorable villainess role in Batman), and the stage, where she starred in Broadway productions like Pajama Tops. Beyond the spotlight, she was a savvy businesswoman who built a successful fitness empire and later hosted the Encore series, The Directors.

The greatest role of all for June, her greatest work was not in front of a camera or on a stage, but in the love she gave to her family. Despite a career that took her across the world, she was happiest settled in Los Angeles with her own widowed mother, Lily, her daughter, Brahna, her boyfriend, Peter, her Branson family, Richard and Sue, her British family, brother's John & Robin, niece's, Helen, Megan, Hannah, nephew Steven, and creating a safe harbor for those she loved most.

The glamorous stage was one thing, but the truest stage was the simple joy of everyday life.

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