Beloved Actress Valerie Mahaffey Dies at 71 After Battle With Cancer

Popular actress Valerie Mahaffey has passed away at the age of 71. The Emmy-winning star died on May 30th after a private battle with cancer.

Her husband, Joseph, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement to Variety saying: “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed.’

Her daughter Alice Richards also confirmed her death on Instagram writing: “Don’t really have the words to say right now. cancer sucks. I’ll look for you in all the fun moments of life”

Valerie Mahaffey was widely known for her work in television and film, with memorable roles in series like Desperate Housewives, Northern Exposure—for which she won an Emmy—and more recently, Big Sky and French Exit.