Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress celebrated for her role in Bob Fosse’s 1974 biopic Lenny and her portrayal of Lex Luthor’s girlfriend in the Superman films, has passed away at the age of 82.
Throughout her distinguished career, Perrine earned critical acclaim for her performances alongside stars like Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and Jeff Bridges. She also gained early notoriety for a groundbreaking television role. The news of her death was confirmed by filmmaker Stacey Souther, who shared a statement expressing deep sadness.