My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.
Dan Gilroy
The passing of the beloved Hollywood fame Shelley Duvall shocked fans on July 11, 2024. The Shining and Popeye fame had been facing complications from diabetes for a while, which led to her death this Thursday. Early reports state she passed away at her home in Blanco, Texas, while she was sleeping.
Apart from the cult classic, The Shining, Shelly Duvall is celebrated for her classics, such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), Thieves Like Us (1974), Nashville (1975), Buffalo Bill and the Indians, Sitting Bull’s History Lesson (1976), and more.
Shelley’s career also includes seven movies directed by Robert Altman, who she considered her mentor in her acting career. She is also known for her two Emmy Award nominations that she gained for her two innovative children’s programming produced under the umbrella of her own production company, Think Entertainment.
Beyond her collaborations with Altman, Duvall’s versatility as an actress was showcased in roles like “Annie Hall” and “Time Bandits.” Her diverse career consistently received high praise from critics’ reviews. Despite stepping away from the spotlight in the early 2000s, her impact on the industry remained significant.
She made a brief return to acting in 2022 with the indie horror film “The Forest Hills,” reminding fans of her enduring talent. Duvall’s contribution to film and television has left an indelible mark, inspiring both peers and a new generation of actors.”
