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, ...

If you grew up watching the golden era of 1970s cinema, the name Valerie Perrine likely brings with it a rush of vivid memories—a radiant presence who lit up the screen with an effortless magnetism ...

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 ...

Valerie Perrine, who was Oscar nominated for best actress for her performance in Bob Fosse’s 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny” and appeared prominently in Richard Donner’s “Superman” films as Lex Luthor ...

(L to R) Valerie Perrine and Gene Hackman in 'Superman II'. Photo: Warner Bros. Preview: Valerie Perrine has died at the age of 82. She was best known for her roles in ‘Superman’ and ‘Lenny.’ In later ...

Oscar-nominated "Lenny" actress and "Superman" star Valerie Perrine has died at 82 after a yearslong battle with Parkinson's disease, according to the director behind her biographical documentary.

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, the Las Vegas showgirl turned Oscar-nominated actor best known for playing Lenny Bruce’s wayward wife Honey Harlow in “Lenny” and Lex Luthor’s secretary Eve Teschmacher in the 1978 ...

“Superman” actor Valerie Perrine has died. She was 82. Filmmaker Stacey Souther confirmed his friend’s death in a Monday Instagram post that links to a fundraising page to afford the performer “the ...

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