Valerie Perrine has died at the age of 82 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
The news was confirmed by her friend Stacey Souther, who said Perrine left peacefully at home on March 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She had lived with Parkinson’s disease and central tremors for more than fifteen years.
Perrine’s career included projects in film and television, with her debut in 1972 Slaughterhouse-Five. She became famous with her performance in Lenny (1974), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for her role as Honey Bruce opposite Dustin Hoffman.
She later rose to prominence after playing Eve Teschmacher in the Superman films alongside Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman. Her films also include The electric rider (1979) with Robert Redford.
In addition to acting, Perrine was a prominent figure in 1970s pop culture Playboy. She suffered from declining health in her later years and remained largely out of the public eye.
