BREAKING NEWS – San Diego, California – Jerry Maren, born Gerard Marenghi, the last living munchkin from the “Wizard of Oz” has died. His niece Stacy Michelle Barrington confirmed his death, saying he died more than a month ago but the family decided to hold off on sharing the news with the media. On reflecting about her uncle being the last munchkin, Barrington stated he was short tempered, he loved small talk, and he often micromanaged his employees.