Valerie Mahaffey's Cause of Death Released by Husband
Valeria Mahaffey was 71 years old when she died. She had a lengthy list of screen credits that included films like Seabiscuit and the television and streaming series Man in the High Castle and Big Sky. She also had appearances on iconic series like Glee, Grey's Anatomy, The West Wing, and Frasier.
Mahaffey played an accountant who briefly dated George Costanza in Seinfeld.
"Heartbroken to hear of Valerie Mahaffey's passing. Her unforgettable performance as Patrice on Seinfeld helped establish the show in the early years. A true talent whose legacy will live on in our laughter and memories. Rest in peace, Valerie," a fan wrote on X.
Mahaffey's husband, actor Joseph Kell, told Variety that Mahaffey's cause of death was cancer. She died on May 30 in Los Angeles, he told the publication.
'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed,' Kell said to Variety.
According to Variety, Mahaffey won an Emmy award for her role as Eve on Northern Exposure. Most recently, she was appearing on the Apple TV+ series Echo 3, her IMDb profile says.
Her daughter Alice wrote in a statement, according to ABC7's George Pennacchio, 'I don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks. I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be.'Valerie Mahaffey's Cause of Death Released by Husband first appeared on Men's Journal on May 31, 2025
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