Valerie Perrine's Legacy: Shining Through Parkinson's

0:00It's April 9th. Dallas News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Valerie Perine, the iconic actress from Superman, passed away on March 23rd at age 82. Her depth certificate lists the cause as a cute cardiopulmonary arrest, stemming directly from Parkinson's disease with dementia playing a key role. Two, she had been battling Parkinson's since her diagnosis back in 2015. That sudden cardiac event hit hard, but it came after years of quietly managing the condition. Friends close to her, like Stacey Suther, shared heartfelt words online right after. Suther called her a true inspiration, who faced the illness with courage, never complaining, and lived every moment to the fullest. Perine built a solid career starting with her breakout in the 1972 slaughterhouse five. She's shown in Superman 2, popped up in What Women Want, and racked up TV gigs on shows like ER, Nash Bridges, and as the world turns. Her story reminds us how stars like her

1:02keep shining through the toughest fights, leaving a mark that echoes long after.