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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure' and ‘Desperate Housewives' Actress, Dead at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy and Obie Award-winning actress known for playing eccentric characters on shows including Northern Exposure and Desperate Housewives, died on Friday. She was 71. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said she died in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, Variety reports. More from Rolling Stone Alf Clausen, Longtime 'The Simpsons' Composer, Dead at 84 James Lowe, Lead Singer of Psychedelic Band the Electric Prunes, Dead at 82 Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler, Known as 'Chicago Mike,' Dead at 71 Mahaffey won an Emmy in 1992 for her supporting actress role in the dramedy Northern Exposure, where she portrayed the hypochondriac Eve, the wife of Adam Arkin's character, from 1991-1994. Mahaffey's recurring television roles include portraying the conniving Alma Hodge, the ex-wife of Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan) on ABC's Desperate Housewives (2006-2007); recurring teacher Victoria MacElroy on CBS' Young Sheldon (2017-2020); and Lorna Harding, Jen Harding's (Christina Applegate) self-absorbed mother-in-law in Dead to Me (2019-2022). She recently appeared in Apple TV+ series Echo 3, and played Madame Reynard in the 2020 film French Exit, starring opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hodges, for which she received an Independent Spirit award nomination. 'RIP Valerie. One of our brightest stars was stolen from us yesterday,' Pfeiffer posted via her Instagram Stories on Saturday. 'Such a remarkable talent and human. You will be missed.' Born in Indonesia on June 16, 1953, Mahaffey launched her five-decade acting career onstage in New York City. She appeared on Broadway in six productions, including roles in Dracula, opposite Raul Julia in the late Seventies, and the Harold Prince-directed Play Memory in 1984. Mahaffey won two Obie Awards for her off-Broadway turns in Top Girls at Public Theatre and for Talking Heads at the Minetta Lane. She also appeared opposite Morgan Freeman in Othello and starred as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet with Tom Hulce. She played a variety of characters in scores of popular television series, including The Powers That Be, Seinfeld, Wings, ER, The Mindy Project, Glee, Hannah Montana, Cheers, Newhart, Ally McBeal, Law & Order: SVU, and CSI. Mahaffey's film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Seabiscuit (2003), Summer Eleven (2010), Sully (2016) and No Pay, Nudity (2016). 'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed,' Mahaffey's husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement to Variety. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
UPI
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Northern Exposure,' 'Young Sheldon' alum Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71
Actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Image courtesy of UPI May 31 (UPI) -- Northern Exposure and Young Sheldon actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Mahaffey's publicist, Jillian Roscoe, confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter Friday. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband Joseph Kell said in a statement to Mahaffey's other credits include Echo 3, Dead to Me, French Exit, Big Sky, Desperate Housewives, Glee and Devious Maids. Notable deaths of 2025 Jill Sobule Jill Sobule attends the GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 30, 2023. Sobule, the Jill Sobule attends the GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 30, 2023. Sobule, the singer-songwriter behind "I Kissed a Girl," "Living Color" and "Supermodel," died at the age of 66 on May 2 from a house fire. Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Desperate Housewives star's husband issues heartbreaking statement after death
The husband of the late actress Valerie Mahaffey has issued a heartbreaking statement after it was confirmed his wife died at the age of 71 following her cancer diagnosis The husband of the late Valerie Mahaffey, who died at the age of 71, has issued a statement following her death. Valerie died on Friday 30 May in Los Angeles following her battle with cancer, according to her publicist. The highly acclaimed actress was best known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon. Speaking of his devastating loss, Joseph told Variety magazine: "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed." Valerie soon became a recognised face in TV playing endearing characters and worked alongside Hollywood elite such as Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Hanks. Since news broke of her tragic death, tributes have been flooding in on social media among her legion of fans and her daughter. One person wrote: "So Sad to hear she's passed and only 71. RIP." Another heartbroken fan penned: "Oh man, Valerie Mahaffey was always one of the most underrated and fantastic character actresses around." And another said: "She was in EVERYTHING! And no one did soft spoken, passive aggressive viciousness better!" Meanwhile her beloved daughter Alice took to Facebook and said: "I don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks." She continued: "I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be." Adding to her glittering career over the years, Valerie recently starred in the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 which was released in 2022. Alongside her TV project she also joined the cast of the film The 8th Day, which aired earlier this year. Valerie's first TV role, which helped propel her to stardom, was in the NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors in 1979. And in 1980, Valerie was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in the series. But she had to wait a few more years before she was awarded the coveted gong. In 1992, Valerie took home the Emmy for her role in Northern Exposure, playing Eve. Her love of acting saw her make appearances in a host of other TV shows such as Law & Order, CSI and the comedy Frasier.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Valerie Mahaffey dead: Desperate Housewives star dies as tributes flood in
Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, has died at the age of 71, announced her publicist today. The Emmy-winning actress passed away in Los Angeles on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer previously, the Mirror reports. Her husband Joseph Kell has paid tribute to his wife saying he has "lost" the love of his life. Valerie rose to fame after playing quirky characters in works such as Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon. As part of her career, she worked beside some the biggest names in the industry including Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Hanks. Speaking to Variety, Valerie's husband said: "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed." Recently, Valerie starred in Apple TV+ series Echo 3 which aired in 2022 and the movie The 8th Day which came out this year. Tributes for the actress have also flooded in across social media mourning Valerie's death. One fan wrote: "So Sad to hear she's passed and only 71. RIP."
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71 as fans pay tribute to ‘underrated' actress
DESPERATE Housewives and Young Sheldon star Valerie Mahaffey has died aged 71, her publicist has confirmed. The Emmy-winning actress had been diagnosed with cancer and died in Los Angeles on Friday, Jillian Roscoe said. 2 2 Her husband Joseph Kell paid tribute to his beloved wife, telling Variety: "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. "She will be missed." Valerie was known for playing quirky and eccentric characters which were beloved by her fans. Her most notable television roles include Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon. While she also featured alongside stars like Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Hanks in movies including French Exit and Sully. Most recently she has featured in the Apple TV+ series Echo 3 which aired in 2022 and the movie The 8th Day which came out earlier this year. Tributes have flooded in online with many calling her an "underrated" actress. "Oh man, Valerie Mahaffey was always one of the most underrated and fantastic character actresses around," one fan wrote on X. "She was in EVERYTHING! And no one did soft spoken, passive aggressive viciousness better! "So Sad to hear she's passed and only 71. RIP."
