Shelley Duvall, known in part for her role in The Shining, has passed away. She was 75 years old.
Duvall died in her sleep on Thursday at her Blanco, Texas home due to complications from diabetes. Her life partner since 1989, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying in a statement, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now shes free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
Born on July 7, 1949, Duvall happened to meet filmmaker Robert Altman when he was shooting the 1970 film Brewster McCloud in Texas. The director cast her for a role in the film and continued to collaborate with Duvall on other feature films in a variety of roles in the 1970s. That includes McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, and 3 Women. With 3 Women, Duvall won the best...
Duvall died in her sleep on Thursday at her Blanco, Texas home due to complications from diabetes. Her life partner since 1989, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying in a statement, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now shes free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
Born on July 7, 1949, Duvall happened to meet filmmaker Robert Altman when he was shooting the 1970 film Brewster McCloud in Texas. The director cast her for a role in the film and continued to collaborate with Duvall on other feature films in a variety of roles in the 1970s. That includes McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, and 3 Women. With 3 Women, Duvall won the best...
- 7/11/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
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