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Epoch Times
11 hours ago
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- Epoch Times
Actress Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure' Emmy Winner, Dies After Cancer Battle
LOS ANGELES—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.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill' Voice Actor, Fatally Shot at 59
Jonathan Joss, best known as the voice actor behind King of the Hill's John Redcorn, died after being fatally shot at the age of 59, according to police. During a dispute, Joss was shot and killed by a neighbor on Sunday night in San Antonio, Texas, said authorities. According to The New York Times, the neighbor was identified by investigators as Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, who was taken into custody and charged with murder. More from Rolling Stone Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' and 'Desperate Housewives' Actress, Dead at 71 Alf Clausen, Longtime 'The Simpsons' Composer, Dead at 84 James Lowe, Lead Singer of Psychedelic Band the Electric Prunes, Dead at 82 According to a statement shared on Joss' Facebook account by his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, the couple had returned to the site of their former home, which had been damaged in a fire, to check on their mail. They were approached by a man who began yelling homophobic slurs and fired his gun, said de Gonzales. 'Jonathan and I had no weapons. We were not threatening anyone,' said de Gonzales. 'We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life.' Joss and de Gonzales married earlier this year on Valentine's Day. In a text message to The Associated Press, de Gonzales wrote, 'He was murdered.' Joss was found near the street by officers, and paramedics pronounced him dead when they arrived, according to The Times. The San Antonio Police Department did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Joss was best known for his distinct voice playing Redcorn, a Native American character on King of the Hill, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. The series will return to the small screen 15 years after it ended its original run and Hulu will debut Season 14 of King of the Hill in August. It's unclear if Joss will be featured in the revival. A rep for Mike Judge did not immediately return Rolling Stone's request for comment. Joss also featured in a recurring role on the popular television show Parks and Recreation as Chief Ken Hotate. He has also appeared in Tulsa King, Ray Donovan, True Grit, and The Magnificent Seven. Before his death, Joss posted a video on Instagram as he shared his excitement about the beloved series' return, saying that the 'reboot is up and moving' and invited fans to meet him at a comic shop in Austin, Texas, and take photos for free. When walking around the shop and discussing his character in the new series (his role in the next season has not yet been confirmed), Joss mused about the idea of 'expiration dates.' 'We have them, man, life and death. Sometimes we have a talent, a desire. Sometimes you get put on a shelf,' he said. 'If you're canned and you put on the shelf, expiration date is like forever. Be a can of whoop ass when you get on that shelf. Think about moving forward. Think about being a can with an amazing expiration date. So, even if they put you on the shelf, man, when you come out of that can, you're fresh.' 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
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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' star and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the actress best known for her roles on Northern Exposure and Young Sheldon, has died. A representative for the actress confirmed her death at the age of 71 to Entertainment Weekly on Saturday. Mahaffey's husband, actor and director Joseph Kell, mourned her death in a statement to EW. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses," he said. "She will be missed." Mahaffey's daughter, actress Alice Ziolkoski, said her mother had been battling cancer in a tribute to her on Instagram. "Don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks," she wrote. "I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be💕🪽. I know we'll see each other again someday. I love you infinity much." The actress' former manager, Scott Howard, also remembered Mahaffey in a statement to EW. "I always liked Valerie very much, and only have the nicest things to say about her and her family," he wrote. "She was a lovely woman and wonderful actor, filled with empowerment, strength, and resilience." In a career that spanned six decades, Mahaffey landed a variety of supporting performances across television and film. She won an Emmy for her five-episode stint on the 1990s comedy-drama Northern Exposure playing wealthy hypochondriac Eve, and also portrayed Alma Hodge on nine episodes of Desperate Housewives. Her best-known recent project was Young Sheldon, on which she played Victoria MacElroy, Sheldon's homeroom and English teacher. Born in Indonesia in 1953 to a Canadian mother and an American father, Mahaffey earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin and made her debut on Broadway as Catherine Howard in the Richard Rodgers musical Rex in 1976. The following year, she made her screen debut in the TV movie Tell Me My Name. The actress' second credited screen role came on the NBC soap opera The Doctors. She portrayed Ashley Bennett for over 100 episodes between 1979 and 1981, and earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. In 1986, Mahaffey starred alongside Susan Sarandon and Kristy McNichol in the TV movie Women of Valor, and also appeared in every episode of the soap-spoof miniseries Fresno, which also starred Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, and Charles Grodin. She spent the next several years making one-off appearances on shows like Newhart, Quantum Leap, and Cheers, and also played D.A. Barbara August in two 1989 Perry Mason TV movies. Mahaffey also played Patrice, the ex-girlfriend of Jason Alexander's George Costanza in the 1991 Seinfeld episode "The Truth." In it, Patrice demands that George explain why he broke up with her, and George admits that he's put off by her pretentious pronunciation patterns. The same year, Mahaffey joined Northern Exposure as Eve, the wife of master chef Adam (Adam Arkin). The role earned Mahaffey an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1992. Mahaffey was also a cast member on the short-lived political sitcom The Powers That Be from 1992 to 1993. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman before they created Friends, the show also starred John Forsythe, Holland Taylor, David Hyde Pierce, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The actress scored recurring roles on other '90s shows, including ER, The Client, and Wings. Around the same time, she played supporting roles in a handful of films, including the Tim Allen comedy Jungle 2 Jungle and the political comedy National Lampoon's Senior Trip, which was also Jeremy Renner's movie debut. In the 2000s, Mahaffey appeared in episodes of The West Wing, Frasier, CSI, Private Practice, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and numerous other shows. She also appeared in 2003's Seabiscuit and had a recurring role on Showtime's United States of Tara. However, her best-known role of the 2000s was on Desperate Housewives, on which she portrayed Alma Hodge, the first wife of Kyle MacLachlan's Orson Hodge, for eight episodes on the show's third season before dying after falling out a window. She returned in season 8 in 2012 as a ghost. In the 2010s, the actress acted in episodes of shows like Hannah Montana, Grey's Anatomy, The Mindy Project, Workaholics, and Raising Hope. She had multi-episode runs on numerous other series, including Glee, Hart of Dixie, Devious Maids, and The Man in the High Castle. She also played Katie Holmes' mother in the Adam Sandler vehicle Jack and Jill and acted opposite Tom Hanks in Clint Eastwood's biopic final slate of projects included Dead to Me, on which she played Christina Applegate's character's mother-in-law, and Big Sky, on which she played the mother of Brian Geraghty's character. She also starred in the film French Exit, in which she portrayed the neighbor of Michelle Pfeiffer's character, and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Female. Mahaffey is survived by her husband and her daughter. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
