Valerie Perrine Dies at 82 from Parkinson's Complications

Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for her roles in the 1970s films Lenny and the Superman movies, died Monday at her home in Beverly Hills. She was 82.

Her death from complications of Parkinson's disease was announced on social media by close friend Stacey Souther, who had cared for Perrine in her later years. "It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away," Souther wrote on Facebook. "She faced Parkinson's disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it." Perrine had been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2015, which progressively limited her mobility, ability to eat and speak. She spent her final Sunday watching her old movies, according to those close to her.

Souther also shared a link to a GoFundMe campaign originally set up for Perrine's medical expenses, now redirected to cover funeral costs. The page seeks to fulfill her wish to be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. "After more than 15 years of fighting...