Actress Valerie Perrine, known for her role in multiple early ‘Superman’ films, has died at the age of 82. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 15 years ago and faced worsening conditions. A ...

UPDATE 4/8/2026 at 5:25 p.m. ET — Superman actress Valerie Perrine’s cause of death has been revealed. The Oscar nominee died of acute cardiopulmonary arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest, ...

Valerie Perrine, whose memorable film roles included a porn actress abducted by aliens in Slaughterhouse-Five, Lex Luthor’s secretary in two Superman films and an Oscar-nominated performance as the ...

Valerie Perrine, known for her decades of work on the big and small screens, has died. She was 82. “It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” wrote ...

Valerie Perrine, an Oscar-nominated actress who performed opposite Dustin Hoffman's Lenny Bruce in 1974's "Lenny" and starred in Christopher Reeve's "Superman" films, has died. She was 82. Perrine ...

Valerie Perrine’s cause of death was listed as acute cardiopulmonary arrest with the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease, according to a report. Also known as sudden cardiac arrest, the condition ...