Oscar-Nominated Actress Valerie Perrine Passes Away

0:00On March 23rd, Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine has died at the age of 82. She passed away on March 23rd, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Perrine earned a claim for her role opposite Dustin Hoffman in the 1974 film, Lening, which brought her an Oscar nomination for Best. Actress. She also appeared in the Superman movies as Eve Teschmacher, the girlfriend of Villain Lex Luthor. Stacey Suther, director of a 2019 documentary about Perrine, shared the news on social media. Suther noted that Perrine faced her illness with great courage over more than 15 years, never complaining despite the toll it took on her health. And career. Fans and friends remember Perrine as an inspiration who lived fully, shining in films like Slotter House 5 and What Women One, plus TV shows such. As ER and Walker, Texas Ranger. Her performance in Lening also won her top acting honors at the Cannes Film Festival and a BAFTA award.

1:01Now, with Perrine's finances depleted from medical costs, Suther launched a GoFundMe fundraiser with her brother Ken's support. The goal is to cover burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, a memorial service and final expenses. Ken also battles Parkinson's. Perrine's remarkable spirit and talent leave a lasting mark on Hollywood, reminding us of the challenges many face behind the spotlight. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.