Superman actress Valerie Perrine, who played Gene Hackman's love interest in films, dead at 82 after health battle
Daily Mail • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress known for playing Eve Teschmacher in the Superman films, has died at age 82 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and central tremors.
- Perrine's career highlights include roles in Slaughterhouse-Five, The Electric Horseman, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in the 1974 film Lenny.
- Despite health challenges that ended her acting career, Perrine remained courageous and inspired many, with her friend Stacey Souther launching a GoFundMe to fulfill her wish of being buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
- Perrine was also recognized as a sex symbol, having posed twice for Playboy, and had a personal history marked by tragedy, including the loss of her fiancé and connection to the Sharon Tate murders.
- Her final years were documented in the film Valerie, which focused on her strength in facing Parkinson's, and she is remembered fondly by colleagues and fans alike.
