Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine has died aged 82 after a ‘brave’ health battle.
The star is best known for her role as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s love interest Superman movies, which was played by Gene Hackman.
Announcing her death online, Perrine’s friend Stacey Souther wrote on a GoFundMe page that she died at her home ‘surrounded by love’ on March 23.
This came after a “quiet and courageous battle against Parkinson’s disease and debilitating central tremors”.
Perrine’s acting career included roles in Slaughterhouse-Five, The Electric Horseman and 1974’s Lenny, for which she received a Academy Award nomination for best actress.
The star was also known as a global sex symbol, having posed twice for Playboy magazine.
Writing on social media, Souther said: “It is with deep sadness that I share the shocking news that Valerie has passed away.
“She faced Parkinson’s disease with extraordinary courage and compassion, without ever complaining.
“She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest – and what a great life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it.
‘I love you, Valerie. See you on the other side.’
Souther also set up a GoFundMe to help fulfill Perrine’s final wish to be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park as she exhausted her finances during it. health battle.
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