Actress Valerie Perrine, remembered for her work in the Superman films, has died at the age of 82 at her home in Los Angeles, confirmed by her close friend, filmmaker Stacey Souther. In recent years, the actress faced health issues that kept her away from the spotlight. According to people close to her, Perrine spent much of the last decade in bed while dealing with physical complications. It also emerged that the death of actor Gene Hackman last year had a significant emotional impact on her due to the closeness they maintained since their joint work in the Superman films. Although the official cause of death has not been confirmed, it was reported that Valerie Perrine suffered from Parkinson's disease and had faced a long battle against this condition in her later years. Among her credits are films such as 'What Women Want' and 'Silver Skies', as well as appearances in popular series like 'ER', 'Nash Bridges', 'The Practice', 'Walker, Texas Ranger', 'Third Watch' and 'Just Shoot Me!'. Her death has generated reactions among followers and industry figures, who highlight Perrine's career in both film and television, where she built a solid and diverse career.
