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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure' and ‘Desperate Housewives' Actress, Dead at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy and Obie Award-winning actress known for playing eccentric characters on shows including Northern Exposure and Desperate Housewives, died on Friday. She was 71. Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said she died in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, Variety reports. More from Rolling Stone Alf Clausen, Longtime 'The Simpsons' Composer, Dead at 84 James Lowe, Lead Singer of Psychedelic Band the Electric Prunes, Dead at 82 Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler, Known as 'Chicago Mike,' Dead at 71 Mahaffey won an Emmy in 1992 for her supporting actress role in the dramedy Northern Exposure, where she portrayed the hypochondriac Eve, the wife of Adam Arkin's character, from 1991-1994. Mahaffey's recurring television roles include portraying the conniving Alma Hodge, the ex-wife of Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan) on ABC's Desperate Housewives (2006-2007); recurring teacher Victoria MacElroy on CBS' Young Sheldon (2017-2020); and Lorna Harding, Jen Harding's (Christina Applegate) self-absorbed mother-in-law in Dead to Me (2019-2022). She recently appeared in Apple TV+ series Echo 3, and played Madame Reynard in the 2020 film French Exit, starring opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hodges, for which she received an Independent Spirit award nomination. 'RIP Valerie. One of our brightest stars was stolen from us yesterday,' Pfeiffer posted via her Instagram Stories on Saturday. 'Such a remarkable talent and human. You will be missed.' Born in Indonesia on June 16, 1953, Mahaffey launched her five-decade acting career onstage in New York City. She appeared on Broadway in six productions, including roles in Dracula, opposite Raul Julia in the late Seventies, and the Harold Prince-directed Play Memory in 1984. Mahaffey won two Obie Awards for her off-Broadway turns in Top Girls at Public Theatre and for Talking Heads at the Minetta Lane. She also appeared opposite Morgan Freeman in Othello and starred as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet with Tom Hulce. She played a variety of characters in scores of popular television series, including The Powers That Be, Seinfeld, Wings, ER, The Mindy Project, Glee, Hannah Montana, Cheers, Newhart, Ally McBeal, Law & Order: SVU, and CSI. Mahaffey's film credits include Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Seabiscuit (2003), Summer Eleven (2010), Sully (2016) and No Pay, Nudity (2016). 'I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed,' Mahaffey's husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement to Variety. 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
Epoch Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
02-06-2025
- 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
02-06-2025
- 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
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Charles boy killed • Celebrity deaths • Double Cook County stabbing
CHICAGO - Multiple celebrity deaths were reported this week; a 5-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car in his own driveway; and a woman and child were found stabbed to death inside a townhouse in suburban Cook County. These are the top stories in Fox 32's Week in Review. Phil Robertson, a star on the hit reality show "Duck Dynasty," died this week at 79 years old. Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon," also died this week. She was 71. FULL STORIES HERE AND HERE A 5-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening in suburban St. Charles died. First responders found a neighbor performing CPR on the boy and immediately took over, police said. FULL STORY A homicide investigation is underway in northwest suburban Streamwood after a woman and child were found stabbed to death inside a townhome on Wednesday night. Inside the residence, they found two sisters—Janiya Jenkins, 21, and 10-year-old Eyani Jones—dead from stab wounds. FULL STORY Infamous Chicago street gang leader Larry Hoover had his prison sentence commuted Wednesday by President Donald Trump. Hoover, 73, is the co-founder of the Gangster Disciples, a Chicago street gang, and is serving a life sentence at a supermax prison in Colorado. FULL STORY Federal agencies arrested 23 undocumented immigrants in the Bloomington and Evansville areas during a joint operation from April 29 to May 1. The operation focused on public safety concerns, targeting individuals with prior criminal records across southern Indiana. FULL STORY A girl was briefly kidnapped from a West Side backyard on Sunday when a suspect carried her off to a store before returning the child to a relative. The incident happened in the 0-100 block of North Lockwood Avenue in the Austin neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. FULL STORY For decades, the average stroke patient was 65 or older. But doctors are seeing a troubling shift — more strokes are happening to people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. FULL STORY Despite rumors spreading on social media, the "haunted" Raggedy Ann doll known as Annabelle is not missing — and she's definitely not in Chicago — according to museum officials. FULL STORY Aurionah-Rakii-Karie Carlene Parker-White, 23, was charged with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed her three young children in the right wrist with a sharp object on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday, police confirmed. Upon arrival, police officers saw a trail of blood out to the street. FULL STORY A Cook County convicted felon accused of illegally having four loaded firearms on him during a traffic stop in Naperville will remain in custody ahead of trial, authorities said. During a search of the vehicle, officers allegedly found a loaded Glock 43 under the driver's seat, which was "immediately accessible," prosecutors said. FULL STORY
