Ann Barnes

Ann Barnes (born Dixie Ann Cheney; June 17, 1945 – September 13, 2005) was an American actress and pop singer, best known for appearing as Cookie Bumstead on the short-lived television series Blondie, based on the popular Chic Young comic strip.

Biography Barnes attracted a casting director's attention because of her resemblance to Pamela Britton.

When Blondie was cancelled after 28 episodes, Barnes appeared on other television series, including NBC Matinee Theater,

According to the liner notes in Soda Pop Babies, Barnes was crowned the "Princess of Hollywood" for April 1962, by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Barnes eventually returned to her birth town of Lansing, Michigan, to retire. She died on September 13, 2005. According to Petersen, the body of this forgotten, exploited talent was not discovered for almost a week.

In 2005, Petersen wrote a loving tribute to his colleague and friend on his website devoted to advocacy for former and current child performers, A Minor Consideration. Entitled "When Sparrows Fall", Petersen recounts the lives and obscure deaths of two child actors, Ann Barnes and Tommy Bond.