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Valerie Perrine, Oscar‑nominated actress, dies at 82

moviesMar 24, 2026

Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress from Lenny and a familiar face in the Superman films, died March 23, 2026, at age 82. She had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease more than 15 years ago. Her long career included work as a Las Vegas showgirl and roles in The Last American Hero, The Border, and Can't Stop the Music. A fundraiser has been launched to help give Perrine a proper farewell.

Key Highlights

Valerie Perrine died March 23, 2026, at age 82.
She earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Honey Bruce in Lenny.
She had battled Parkinson's disease for more than 15 years.

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