Valerie Perrine, Screen Siren Who Won Critical Acclaim, Dies at 82
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Valerie Perrine, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in 1970s films like "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Lenny," and "Superman," died at age 82 in Los Angeles due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.
- Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, her death was confirmed by Stacey Souther, a close friend and director of a 2019 documentary about Perrine.
- Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Perrine appeared in nearly 70 film and television projects, acting alongside major stars such as Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, and Jack Nicholson.
- Celebrated for her blend of sensuality and vulnerability, Perrine was described in a 1974 New York Times profile as a pioneering Hollywood "sex kitten," comparable to Raquel Welch.
