Valerie Perrine Dies: Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her role in Lenny and appearances in the Superman films, has died at the age of 82.
Valerie Perrine’s death was confirmed by a close friend.
Perrine died Monday at her home in Beverly Hills. The news was announced by her friend and longtime companion, Stacey Souther.
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She had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015, which gradually affected her mobility and her ability to eat and speak.
“She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining,” Souther said. “She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it.”
Souther had cared for her for several years. A GoFundMe page that had been created to help cover her medical expenses will now go toward burial costs.
Valerie Perrine’s Career Highlights.
Perrine earned critical acclaim for her role as Lenny Bruce’s wife in Lenny, which brought her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
She also appeared in Superman films as Lex Luthor’s secretary, becoming a familiar face to audiences.
Valerie Perrine’s Notable Film Roles
Throughout her career, Perrine worked across both comedy and drama. She starred opposite Jeff Bridges in The Last American Hero (1973) and appeared alongside Robert Redford in The Electric Horseman (1979).
She also featured in Can’t Stop the Music (1980), a disco-themed film that later became associated with the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards.
Perrine later reflected on the film’s impact, saying, “It ruined my career I moved to Europe after, I was so embarrassed.
