'Superman', 'Lenny', 'Slaughterhouse-Five' Actor Was 82
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Key Points:
- Valerie Perrine, known for roles in Slaughterhouse-Five, Superman films, and an Oscar-nominated performance in Lenny, died at 82 after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
- Her death was announced by friend Stacey Souther, who created a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
- Perrine’s career highlights include playing Montana Wildhack in Slaughterhouse-Five, Miss Eve Teschmacher in Superman (1978) and Superman II, and Honey Bruce in Lenny, for which she received an Oscar nomination.
- Despite a career setback after the 1980 film Can’t Stop the Music, Perrine continued acting in films and TV, with appearances on shows like Homicide: Life on the Street, ER, and Nash Bridges.
- A 2020 documentary titled Valerie, directed by Souther, chronicled Perrine’s career and her struggle with Parkinson’s disease; she is survived by her brother Kenneth, who also has Parkinson’s.
