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Valerie Perrine Dies at 82 After Long Parkinson’s Battle

Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine died after battling Parkinson’s disease since 2015; a GoFundMe for her medical expenses will now fund her burial.

  • Valerie Perrine, an Oscar-nominated actress known for roles in films like 'Lenny' and 'Superman', has died at age 82.
  • Perrine earned critical acclaim early in her career, culminating in an Academy Award nomination for best actress for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in 'Lenny' .
  • She later reached a broader audience with her role as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor's assistant, in the 'Superman' films .
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American actress Valerie Perrine, who won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Lenny opposite Dustin Hoffman, has died. The role also earned her a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in a Leading Role and nominations for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. She was 82.

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Valerie Perrine, an American actress who conquered Cannes and challenged conventions in Hollywood, died on Monday, March 23, in her home in Los Angeles at 82, according to American media. The famous performer was known for her role as Eve Teschmacher in Superman, as well as other renowned productions. Her close friend, filmmaker Stacey Southerner, reported that the cause of death was Parkinson’s complications, a disease that had affected her sin…

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American actress Valerie Perrine, who also starred in the first two Superman films, has passed away.

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American actress Valerie Perrine, who won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Lenny opposite Dustin Hoffman, has died. The role also earned her a BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer in a Leading Role and nominations for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. She was 82.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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