Shirley Temple’s first husband dies

Molly Shore

BURBANK -- John Agar, who married Shirley Temple in 1946, died Sunday

at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. He was 81.

The couple’s four year marriage produced a daughter, Linda Susan.

Agar, a World War II veteran, was signed to a movie contract after

marrying Temple, and appeared in movies with her and John Wayne.

Agar also had small roles in TV shows and sci-fi movies, and he was a

pitchman for Brunswick’s Senior Bowling program. Additionally, he worked

as an insurance salesman.

Agar’s wife, Loretta, to whom he had been wed for 46 years, died four

years ago. He is survived by adopted sons, Martin and John Agar III;

daughter Linda Susan; brothers Frank and Jim Agar, and four

grandchildren.

Private military services are Friday at Riverside National Cemetery.