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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Desperate Housewives Actor Valerie Mahaffey Passes Away at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for roles in Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon, has died at the age of 71 after battling cancer. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, confirmed the news in a public statement released shortly after her passing. Mahaffey's decades-long career spanned television, film, and stage, earning her acclaim for both comedic and dramatic performances. Now many are eager to learn about the circumstances surrounding Valerie Mahaffey's death. Here's what we know so far about Valerie Mahaffey's death. Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, confirmed that she passed away on May 30, 2025, in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. 'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses,' Kell said in a statement to Variety. Mahaffey gained widespread recognition for playing Eve in CBS' Northern Exposure. Her performance earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1992. She also portrayed Alma Hodge in Desperate Housewives and Victoria MacElroy in Young Sheldon. In her final screen appearances, she starred in Echo 3 on Apple TV+ and the 2020 film French Exit, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Born on June 16, 1953, in Indonesia, Mahaffey spent her early years in several countries, including Nigeria, England, and the U.S. She later studied acting at the University of Texas. She began her career on the New York stage and appeared in six Broadway plays. Her credits included Dracula with Raul Julia and Play Memory directed by Harold Prince. She also won two Obie Awards for her work in Top Girls and Talking Heads. Her television work spanned five decades, with appearances in Seinfeld, ER, Glee, Grey's Anatomy, The Mindy Project, and Dead to Me. She acted in films such as Sully, Seabiscuit, Jungle 2 Jungle, and No Pay, Nudity. In 2010, she produced and starred in Summer Eleven alongside her daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey is survived by her husband, Joseph Kell, and their daughter, Alice. Rob Morrow, her Northern Exposure co-star, remembered her as 'a breath of fresh air, joy and laughs.' Originally reported by Vritti Johar on The post Desperate Housewives Actor Valerie Mahaffey Passes Away at 71 appeared first on Mandatory.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Popular TV actress Valerie Mahaffey passes away at the age of 71
Valerie Mahaffey , Emmy-winning actress who was adored for her offbeat charm and memorable performances on Northern Exposure and Big Sky, passed away at 71. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, has confirmed that she died on Friday, May 30, after a fight against cancer. "I lost the love of my life, and America lost one of its loveliest actresses. She will be missed," said Kell in a moving statement. Mahaffey's publicist, Jillian Roscoe, also told PEOPLE of her death. Renowned for her impeccable timing and radiant screen presence, Mahaffey established a distinguished and varied body of work in television and films. She received an Emmy Award for playing the charmingly offbeat Eve in Northern Exposure (1991–1994), an achievement that brought her widespread critical approval and a loyal fan base. Her TV work included stints on Desperate Housewives (2006–2012), Young Sheldon (2017–2020), and Dead to Me (2019–2022), where she continued to prove her versatility and warmth in each part. Mahaffey also excelled on the big screen with notable roles in French Exit (2020) with Michelle Pfeiffer, Sully (2016) with Tom Hanks, Seabiscuit (2003), and the family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle (1997). Aside from her awards, Mahaffey was also celebrated for her humility, kindness, and passion for her work. Her death creates a deep sense of loss in the industry, but she will be remembered through the numerous characters she portrayed and the way she affected viewers globally.
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
'Northern Exposure' actor Valerie Mahaffey dies after cancer battle
LOS ANGELES, June 1, (AP): Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film, and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series "Northern Exposure,' died at age 71 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released Saturday by her publicist. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film, and television work included the soap opera "The Doctors' more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series "Young Sheldon" and "Desperate Housewives.' She appeared in the movie "Sully' with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in "French Exit' with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on "Northern Exposure.' Mahaffey also appeared on television in "The Powers That Be,' "Big Sky,' "Seinfeld,' "Wings," and "ER.' Her film credits include "Jungle 2 Jungle,' "Senior Trip,' and "Seabiscuit.'
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Northern Exposure star Valerie Mahaffey dies
Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series Northern Exposure, has died at 71 after battling cancer. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera The Doctors more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives. She appeared in the movie Sully with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in French Exit with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on Northern Exposure. Mahaffey also appeared on television in The Powers That Be, Big Sky, Seinfeld, Wings and ER. Her film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip and Seabiscuit. As a child, Mahaffey lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, England and Texas. Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series Northern Exposure, has died at 71 after battling cancer. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera The Doctors more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives. She appeared in the movie Sully with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in French Exit with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on Northern Exposure. Mahaffey also appeared on television in The Powers That Be, Big Sky, Seinfeld, Wings and ER. Her film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip and Seabiscuit. As a child, Mahaffey lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, England and Texas. Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series Northern Exposure, has died at 71 after battling cancer. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera The Doctors more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives. She appeared in the movie Sully with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in French Exit with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on Northern Exposure. Mahaffey also appeared on television in The Powers That Be, Big Sky, Seinfeld, Wings and ER. Her film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip and Seabiscuit. As a child, Mahaffey lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, England and Texas. Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series Northern Exposure, has died at 71 after battling cancer. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera The Doctors more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives. She appeared in the movie Sully with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in French Exit with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on Northern Exposure. Mahaffey also appeared on television in The Powers That Be, Big Sky, Seinfeld, Wings and ER. Her film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip and Seabiscuit. As a child, Mahaffey lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, England and Texas.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Northern Exposure star Valerie Mahaffey dies
Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series Northern Exposure, has died at 71 after battling cancer. Mahaffey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to publicist Jillian Roscoe. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed," her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement. Survivors also include their daughter, Alice Richards. Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera The Doctors more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives. She appeared in the movie Sully with Tom Hanks, directed by Clint Eastwood, and played Madame Reynard in French Exit with Michelle Pfeiffer. She won an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series Emmy award for her portrayal of hypochondriac Eve on Northern Exposure. Mahaffey also appeared on television in The Powers That Be, Big Sky, Seinfeld, Wings and ER. Her film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip and Seabiscuit. As a child, Mahaffey lived in Indonesia, Nigeria, England and Texas.
