Is Anyone From The Wizard Of Oz Still Alive 2024

Okay, let's do the dance of joy around this question! The Wizard of Oz came out in 1939. That's a loooong time ago, friends.

So, is anyone from the land of Oz still with us in 2024? Buckle up this house of fun is about to get a little wild.

The Main Cast: Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten

Let's be real. Yes, everyone from The Wizard of Oz including all the main principals has officially melted away. They're all living enchanted lives on the other side of the rainbow now.

It's a little sad but also kind of amazing when you think about it.

Dorothy's Legacy Is Absolutely Everywhere

Judy Garland played Dorothy. She was only 16 when she shattered hearts worldwide. Unfortunately, she passed away on June 22, 1969, at just 47 years old.

Imagine being that iconic and that young. Her name is still a massive deal in pop culture to this day.

And guess what? Her daughter is Liza Minnelli. Yeah, THAT Liza. Talk about an entertainment dynasty!

The Tin Man Had a Really Weird Start

Jack Haley played our favorite metallic friend. He died on March 6, 1979.

But here's where it gets hilariously weird. The Tin Man was originally played by Buddy Ebsen, who got a severe allergic reaction from the aluminum powder painted on his face.

Ebsen had to be hospitalized! Can you imagine? He tried to breathe metallic dust straight into his lungs. That's one way to lose a role.

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The Scarecrow Was a Famous Dancer

Ray Bolger wiggled his way into our hearts as the Scarecrow. He actually really wanted that role and passed on bigger offers to get it.

He passed away on January 15, 1987, at the ripe old age of 83. Nearly half? Pretty impressive.

Fun fact: Bolger's elastic face was so expressive that they built his costume around his weird motions. The man literally made the character, not the other way around.

The Cowardly Lion Was the Funniest

Bert Lahr brought the lion suit to life. That heavy, hot costume? He wore it with zero complaints but definitely sweated buckets.

He died on December 4, 1967. So everyone from the main quartet was gone by the late '80s.

Oh, the Wizard Himself

Frank Morgan played the great and powerful Oz. But get this—he played five separate characters in the film. The Wizard, Professor Marvel, the Gatekeeper, the Soldier, and the Carriage Driver.

He passed away on September 8, 1949—just ten years after the movie came out. Talk about cutting his screen time short.

Morgan actually smoked cigars during filming. The King of cigarettes ethically defied the danger, blazing away between scenes like nothing happened.

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What About the Witch and Glinda?

Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch is truly unforgettable. Her silver A2 is iconic.

She actually feared fire for the rest of her life due to burn scars from a stunt accident during filming. Okay, that's not funny but definitely dramatic.

Hamilton died on May 16, 1985. Billie Burke, who played Glinda, died on April 14, 1970.

Oh, and the Wicked Witch's green skin caused controversy. Some people thought it was offensive. The studio kept it because it was, frankly, unforgettable.

How About the Munchkins?

Ah, now we're talking! The Munchkins totaled around 150 actors in the movie.

Jerry Maren was the last surviving Munchkin. He passed away on May 1, 2018. He was 98 years old—a legend.

None of the Munchkins are hanging on in '24, either. That yellow brick road turned into a gray, peaceful one for all of them.

So Nobody Is Alive?

Honestly, all known principal cast members are gone. The short answer is a very sad no.

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But as Toto would say: "There's no place like home." Honestly.

The Magic Is How Legacy Stays Alive

The thing that really lifts me like helium: 1939 audiences are likely all gone too, but their grandchildren are still watching this film every year.

Judy Garland's descendants carry her 70s legacy called on additional ventures to press Disney recreations claiming the glam.

The Wicked Witch still appears on Halloween. Glinda still lurks behind people at reenactments. The Tin Man WAS chilling in 74 past, but none were in in GOLDFISH!

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But really—while the actors have all passed, the joy is forever alive. Every time a kid watches and gasps, every time someone sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," the Yellow Brick Road starts glowing again.

And that is the real magic.

So is anyone alive? No. Is the movie? Absolutely—bigger and brighter than ever. Now go on, click your heels together three times!