Oz's 'Wicked' Witch Has A Surprisingly Heartbreaking Story

Margaret Hamilton rose to stardom as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz—then she spent the rest of her life trying to wipe the green stain of wickedness from her reputation.

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[sirreepicheeprules]

Ironic that one of the most famous villains in movie history was played by one of the kindest people in show business. RIP Margaret Hamilton, you were an amazing actress.

[davidbridgeman]

I loved how Mr Roger's had her on his kids show. She brought the witch costume and her and Mr Roger's explained that she was an actress who played a part. It was so loving and gentle to show kids she was a kind woman.

[billyhassett]

She made that movie. Best witch ever! RIP!

[genea.p]

Despite the parts she played and that she was not an American beauty, I've never heard nor read anything negative about Margaret Hamilton, and that she was a wonderful and kind woman in a very tough business. God bless her soul.

[littleogeechee]

Margaret and Judy Garland were such close friends. Garland said it was really tough pretending to be scared of her because all they did was laugh and gab between scenes. She was a wonderful lady and tried to stand up and go to bat for Judy when she could.

[warriordragonify]

She was a friend of my niece's Grandmother, and attended my niece's 7th birthday party (1964). Sweet old lady; the kids loved her.

[queenreg]

Her performance terrified ME when I was a kid. Glad to see this take on her life.

[rogerdavenport]

Will never forget the line "I'LL GET YOU MY LITTLE PRETTY AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO" who could ever forget watching that and being terrified, it seemed so real.

[Bill-jcfy]

I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Hamilton at a dinner party in the mid-70's
She was very nice and unassuming.

[PamelaRay-lx]

What a beautiful woman! I always admired her role in the Wizard of Oz now I definitely admire her for who she was ❤

[dougbeer]

I'll admit, that she scared the hell out of me in the Wizard Of OZ when I was a kid. However, I still watched it time and time again and she did play a wicked, wicked witch very well. That movie is priceless in my book.

[ppineault]

What a wonderful tribute to her… Thank you so much

[a.jlondon]

She was a Hero because of her work with the ASPCA and Animal Rights.

[Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

She was BY FAR the best part of The Wizard of Oz!!!

[DF-eevt]

Between the witch and the tornado, I don't know which one scared me more. I loved both of them. R.I.P. Margaret, and thanks for the flawless portrayal.

[SparkeysMum]

Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch is the main reason I continue to watch the "Wizard of Oz"...even at age 75! Her timeless, excellent portrayal of the Witch and those terrifying Flying Monkeys!! YIKES...

MANY thanks, dear Margaret, for the wonderful roles you played over the years. A first class lady.

[thDecember]

Thank you for a most excellent episode. What an extraordinary woman! I had no idea of the depth and breadth of her acting career, and the details of her personal life. Hamilton's perfect portrayal of the Wicked Witch terrified me as a kid, but I think if I were to ever watch The Wizard of Oz again, my only thoughts would be what a kindhearted, gentle woman.

[manuelgonzales]

Mrs Hamilton created something that will live beyond time... Excellent actress 🎉 She took a role she might not have wanted, and created something that will never be topped 🙀

[NcboreasVapes]

Bless her heart. I didn't know any of this. She seemed such a lovely woman. As the wicked Witch, she will never be replaced. Such an iconic character and one that will live on for eternity. May she rest in peace.

[rockgodoftheuniverse]

She and my mom met on a train in the late 50s and they remained friends for many years. I spoke with her on the phone in maybe 1966. She was nice.