Tedde Moore, the actress who played Ralphie's teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic "A Christmas Story," has died. She was 79. Her family announced on social media that she died August 5 in Huntsville, Ontario. They did not disclose a cause of death. Moore appeared opposite Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie Parker in the 1983 film. Beyond her iconic role in "A Christmas Story," Moore had dozens of other credits across screen and stage, spanning a long career in entertainment. Her portrayal of the warm but distracted Miss Shields, who famously misjudged Ralphie's class assignment, remains a beloved part of the film's enduring popularity. The family's social media post confirmed the death and location but offered no further details about the circumstances. Fans and colleagues are expected to remember Moore for her contribution to one of the most-watched holiday movies of all time.