Dickie Moore, the former child star turned public relations executive, has died, the New York Times reported. Moore was known for his roles in "Our Gang" (also known as "The Little Rascals"), "Oliver Twist" and the boy who gave Shirley Temple her first onscreen kiss.
Helene Feldman, an employee of Moore's public relations company, confirmed that he passed away on Monday, according to the New York Times. She could not provide any further details, except that he lived in Wilton, Conn., at the time of his death.
Born John Richard Moore Jr. in Los Angeles in 1925, Moore began his acting career at just 11 months old, Deadline Hollywood reported. His first role was playing an infant John Barrymore in 1927 for the silent film "The Beloved Rouge."
He started earning regular film credits by the age of 4, including the Cary Grant film "Blonde Venus." Moore was recruited by Hal Roach to join the cast of "Our Gang" in 1932, and he appeared in the comedy shorts until 1933 before landing the title role in 1933's "Oliver Twist."
Moore starred alongside beloved child star Temple in the 1942 film "Miss Annie Rooney," and he gave Temple her first onscreen kiss, according to the New York Times.
After leaving Hollywood in the 1950s, Moore went on to start his own public relations firm in New York City, according to the Hollywood Reporter. While conducting interviews with fellow child stars for his 1984 book "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (But Don't Have Sex or Take the Car)," he met his third wife, actress Jane Powell.
Moore is survived by his wife, Powell; son Kevin Moore; and a number of stepchildren and grandchildren.
