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‘She Fought Till the End’: Superman Star Valerie Perrine’s Final Wish Honoured

The death certificate lists acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with Parkinson’s disease as an underlying cause and dementia as a contributing factor.

  • Valerie Perrine, the 82-year-old actress known for her role as Eve Teschmancher in Superman, died last month in Beverly Hills, California; her death certificate cites acute cardiopulmonary arrest with Parkinson's and dementia as contributing factors.
  • Longtime partner Stacey Souther praised Perrine for living her life "to the fullest" despite her 2015 Parkinson's diagnosis, chronicling their journey in a 2022 documentary titled Valerie.
  • Souther described Perrine as a former Vegas showgirl and 1970s Hollywood star, calling the documentary a "love letter" to ensure her legacy is celebrated and not forgotten.
  • A GoFundMe campaign provided funds for medical costs and funeral expenses, honoring Perrine's wish to be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.
  • Perrine's brother Ken, also battling Parkinson's, wrote that his sister "fought till the end and never gave up," adding she "lived an extraordinary life.
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'Superman' actress Valerie Perrine's official cause of death revealed: report

Valerie Perrine’s cause of death was listed as acute cardiopulmonary arrest with the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease, according to a report.

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In March "Superman" star Valerie Perrine died at the age of 82. Now the cause of death of the actress is officially established.

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Two weeks ago the "Superman" actress Valerie Perrine died. Now it is clear what led to her death. On March 23rd, US actress Valerie Perrine (1943-2026) died at the age of 81. Now the official cause of death is clear. According to the "People" magazine from the death certificate, she died from an acute cardiac arrest. The underlying cause of death was her Parkinson's disease. The diagnosis had been received in 2015. According to the Los Angeles H…

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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