Shelley Duvall, known for her unique looks and memorable performances, has passed away at her home in Blanco, Texas, aged 75. She died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes. as confirmed by her spokesperson Gary Springer.
Dan Gilroy, Duvall's partner since 1989, expressed his sorrow, stating, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately; now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
Actor Shelley Duvall, 75, Dies, Heartfelt Tributes Pour In
Duvall gained attention in November 2016 when she appeared on Dr. Phil, revealing her struggles with mental illness. "I am very sick. I need help," she said at the time. Years later, she was featured in a poignant story by The Hollywood Reporter.
Before moving to Texas in the mid-1990s, Duvall had a successful career in Hollywood. She starred in seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman, and even founded her own production company, Think Entertainment, which produced acclaimed children’s programming that earned her two Emmy nominations.
Her journey in acting began while attending junior college in Houston, where she was discovered by Altman’s team. She made her film debut in 1970 with Brewster McCloud, playing Suzanne Davis, a teenage seductress and tour guide.
Duvall's career included notable roles such as Olive Oyl in Altman’s live-action adaptation of Popeye, where she starred alongside Robin Williams. She also worked with Altman in various other films, including McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, and 3 Women.
Her best-known role was perhaps Wendy, the wife of Jack Nicholson's terrifying hotel caretaker in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic The Shining.
Filming was an ordeal. "I had to cry 12 hours a day, all day long, the last nine months straight, five or six days a week," she once recalled.
Shelley Duvall leaves behind a legacy as a beloved actress whose contributions to film and television will be remembered. Here’s how Twitterati shared their tributes.
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