Valerie Perrine, Oscar Nominee, Passes Away

0:00It's March 24. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your front row to the latest buzz. I'm Cory with the story. Academy Award nominee Valerie Perine has died at the age of 82. She passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home in Beverly Hills after battling Parkinson's disease for more than a decade. Her close friend and partner, Stacey Suther, shared the news. Perine earned major acclaim for her role as comedian Lenny Bruce's wife in the film Lenny, which brought her the best actress award at Cana's Along, with Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. She also gained fans as Lex Luthor's secretary, Eve Teschmacher in the 1978 Superman movie and its 1980 sequel starring Christopher Reeve. Born on September 3, 1943 in Galveston, Texas, Perine kicked off her career as a showgirl in the Lido de Paris review at Las Vegas's Stardust Resorts starting in 1968.

1:01She soon headed to Los Angeles and broke through with a part in slaughterhouse 5. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015, Perine kept working for a while with her last film role coming in Silver Skies that same year. She built a lasting legacy across stage, screen, and Hollywood blockbusters over five decades. Fans and friends remember her vibrant presence and trailblazing spirit, leaving behind the body of work that continues to inspire new generations.