Actress Valerie Mahaffey, famous for her performances in Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon, passed away at the age of 71.
Jillian Roscoe, her publicist, verified that Mahaffey sadly lost his life in Los Angeles on Friday, following a tough fight against cancer.
In 1992, Mahaffy earned an Emmy for her portrayal of Eve in Northern Exposure. She later appeared on Desperate Housewives as Alma Hodge, and more recently, she played teacher Victoria MacElroy on Young Sheldon. Additionally, Mahaffy has made appearances on Seinfeld, ER, Cheers, The Mindy Project, and can be seen in films like Seabiscuit and Sully.
In the world of cinema, she featured prominently in the 2020 film “French Exit”, earning a nod for a Spirit Award. In this production, she shared the screen with Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges.
Hailing from Indonesia, Mahaffey was born on June 16, 1953. At the tender age of 11, she relocated to the United States. After completing her education at the University of Texas, she embarked on her acting journey in Broadway productions. Over six different Broadway shows, she garnered Obie Awards for her exceptional theater performances.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kell, and their daughter, Alice.
Kell expressed that he’s heartbroken because he’s lost his dearest loved one, and America mourns the loss of one of its beloved actresses.
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2025-05-31 10:52