Ruth Duccini

Ruth Leone Duccini (née Robinson; July 23, 1918 – January 16, 2014)[2] was an American actress.

Ruth is best known as the penultimate surviving Munchkin from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Her most recent appearances were when she and the other surviving Munchkins were presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 21, 2007,[3] and attending the premiere of the film's 75th anniversary at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

"[5]Duccini made the news again when Margaret Thatcher died, and critics of the former British premier tried to propel "Ding-Dong!

Duccini and Jerry Maren (who would become the last surviving adult Munchkin) said the song was never to be used in such a way, stating: "Nobody deserves to be treated in such a way.