Actress Valerie Perrine, best known for her role in the Superman franchise, has passed away at the age of 81. She played the role of Eve Teschmacher in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980).
Perrine passed away on Monday, 23rd March, at her Beverly Hills home. The news was confirmed by her long-time friend Stacey Souther. The Oscar-nominated actress had been battling Parkinson`s disease for 15 years.
Valerie Perrine passes away at 81
Stacey Souther took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking news and reflect on Perrine`s final years of fighting the disease head-on.
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She wrote, “It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away. She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest—and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it. I love you, Valerie. I’ll see you on the other side. (red heart emoji)”
Souther also encouraged fans to contribute toward Perrine`s funeral and make her last wish come true, stating that her finances were exhausted after dealing with Parkinson`s.
She added, “Please consider donating, sharing, and helping spread the word for her funeral GoFundMe. Her final wish is to be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, but after more than 15 years of fighting Parkinson’s, her finances are exhausted. Let’s come together to make her last wish a reality—she truly deserves it.”
Valerie Perrine`s career
Perrine’s career comprised a wide range of roles across genres. She made her debut in Slaughterhouse-Five (1972).
She worked with Hollywood`s biggest leading men. She was paired opposite Jeff Bridges in The Last American Hero (1973) and shared screen space with Robert Redford in The Electric Horseman (1979). She also appeared alongside Jack Nicholson in The Border (1982).
The actress also starred in Lenny (1974) as Honey Bruce, which brought her critical acclaim and won her accolades like the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. She was also nominated for an Oscar.
