| Birth: | Jun. 29, 1972
Manchester
Kennebec County
Maine, USA | | Death: | Aug. 25, 1985
Auburn
Androscoggin County
Maine, USA | 
Died in a plane crash with her father during a break in filming of the series "Lime Street." First came to national attention in 1983 when, as a 10-year-old, she wrote to Soviet Premier Yuri Andropov, "Why do you want to conquer the whole world, or at least our country?" The premier was touched by her genuineness and replied that he had no such intention. He then invited Smith and her family to the USSR for a special tour. The bright and articulate schoolgirl became famous overnight. After her death, the Soviet Union issued a stamp in her honor. (bio by: K)
Search Amazon for Samantha Smith | | | Burial:
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. |
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Originally Created by: K
Record added: Feb 07, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6161505 |
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