Darla Hood

American child actress and adult singer and songwriter. Born: November 8, 1931 in Leedey, Oklahoma Died: June 13, 1979 (age 47) in Hollywood, California. She was the most prominent of "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" comical female children. Her tenure, with the "Little Rascals" was from 1935 to 1941. Married to Jose Granson, record-company executive and music publisher (1958 - 1979). He was also her former manager. With her first husband, Robert W. Decker, she formed a band named ‘Darla Hood and the Enchanters,’ which performed at Ken Murray’s stage show. Hood also participated in solo singing acts at nightclubs. Her singles ‘I Just Wanna Be Free’ and ‘Quiet Village’ were well-received. She worked as a voice-over artist for animated films and commercials.