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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘Desperate Housewives,' actress has died, she was 71
Valerie Mahaffey, an Emmy-winning actress who rose to fame for her role on the TV series 'Northern Exposure,' has passed away. She was 71. Jillian Roscoe, the publicist for Mahaffey, confirmed to USA TODAY that the actress passed away on Friday, May 30, following a prolonged struggle with cancer. Over a five-decade career, she performed on Broadway, appeared on numerous TV shows, and starred in movies like 'Seabiscuit,' 'Sully,' 'Jungle 2 Jungle,' and 'No Pay, Nudity.' Mahaffey received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1980 for her performance in the NBC soap opera 'The Doctors.' In 1992, she was awarded a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Eve in 'Northern Exposure.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Valerie Mahaffey's Cause of Death Released by Husband
The cause of death has been released for a beloved star of Northern Exposure, Seinfeld and other iconic television series. 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
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-winning 'Northern Exposure' and 'Young Sheldon' actress, dies at 71
Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her role on the TV series "Northern Exposure," has died. She was 71. Mahaffey's publicist Jillian Roscoe confirmed to USA TODAY the actress died Friday, May 30, after a battle with cancer. Her five-decade career included performances on the Broadway stage, countless television appearances and roles in films such as "Seabiscuit," "Sully," "Jungle 2 Jungle" and "No Pay, Nudity." Mahaffey earned a supporting actress Daytime Emmy nomination in 1980 for her role in the NBC soap opera "The Doctors." In 1992, she would win a Primetime Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama series for her role as Eve in "Northern Exposure." Most recently, Mahaffey appeared in the Apple TV+ thriller "Echo 3," "The 8th Day" and the film "French Exit," for which she earned an Independent Spirit Award supporting actress nomination. 'As close as family': Loretta Swit honored by 'M*A*S*H' co-stars Alan Alda, Jamie Farr Born and raised in Indonesia until the age of 11, Mahaffey also lived in Nigeria, Texas and England. She is survived by her husband Joseph Kell and her daughter Alice. "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses," her husband said in a statement. "She will be missed." Her daughter, who starred in the 2010 film "Summer Eleven," which Mahaffey produced and appeared in (Kell directed), said in a post on Instagram: "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💕🪽 i know we'll see each other again someday. i love you infinity much." After her regular role as Ashley Bennett on "The Doctors," Mahaffey began a steady stream of TV appearances including recurring roles as Alma Hodge, the devious ex-wife of Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan) over nine episodes (2006-2007) on "Desperate Housewives," the teacher Victoria MacElroy (2017-2020) on "Young Sheldon," and on the Netflix comedy "Dead to Me," as Christina Applegate's mother-in law, Lorna Harding, for nine episodes (2019-2022). Mahaffey also had guest appearances on comedies such as "Cheers," "Seinfeld" and "Newhart." George Wendt: 'Cheers' stars Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger and Rhea Perlman pay tribute Mahaffey's early career included Broadway plays such as "Dracula," in which she performed with Raul Julia. She also won two Obie Awards for off-Broadway plays "Top Girls" at the Public Theatre and for Alan Bennett's "Talking Heads" at the Minetta Lane. Her other theater credits include playing Desdemona in "Othello" opposite Morgan Freeman, and Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" with Tom Hulce. What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
NBC News
3 days ago
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- NBC News
Valerie Mahaffey of ‘Northern Exposure' and ‘Desperate Housewives' Dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, known for playing Eve in the '90s TV series 'Northern Exposure,' has died. She was 71. The Emmy-winning actor died after a battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed in a statement. In addition to starring in 'Northern Exposure,' Mahaffey is known for playing Bitsy in Adam Sandler's film 'Jack and Jill' and Annie in 2003's 'Seabiscuit.' She also made notable appearances in shows like 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Desperate Housewives.' Mahaffey was born in Indonesia in 1953. She went on to live in Nigeria, England, Canada and Texas. She is survived by husband Joseph Kell and her daughter, Alice Richards. 'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses,' Kell said in a statement to 'She will be missed.' Mahaffey began acting in the '70s when she booked the role of Catherine Howard in the Broadway musical 'Rex.' While in New York City, she also took the stage for productions including 'Dracula' and 'Fearless Frank.' In 1977, she secured a small screen role in the TV movie 'Tell Me My Name' before she played Ashley Bennett in the soap opera 'The Doctors.' That role earned Mahaffey her a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1980. She took home her first Emmy in 1992, winning outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her work in 'Northern Exposure.' On X, fans mourned her death and celebrated her past performances. 'Very tragic. So sad. Amazing fun actress. Watch her in French Exit,' one account said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Emmy-winning actress of 'Desperate Housewives' dead at 71
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (WSAV) — 'Variety' magazine is reporting that Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress of television hits like 'Northern Exposure,' 'Desperate Housewives,' has died. M.A.S.H actress dead at 87 Mahaffey won the supporting actress in a comedy Emmy in 1992 for 'Northern Exposure.' She also starred in the movies 'Sully' and 'Seabiscuit.' She was also the star of several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. She was 71. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
