Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated Lenny and Superman actor who narrowly avoided Manson tragedy, dies aged 82
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for her performances in Lenny and Superman, has died. She was 82. The Texas-born actor started her career as a showgirl in Las Vegas. Prior to her film career, Perrine was invited to a party at Sharon Tate’s home in 1969 by Hollywood hair stylist Jay Sebring. She was unable to attend, and that night the Manson Family murdered six people including Sebring. In 2022, Perrine was the subject of Stacey Souther’s documentary Valerie, which looked back at her career and her resilience after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015. Her death was announced by Souther in a post on Perrine’s official Facebook page. She wrote: “It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away. She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once …
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