Shelley Duvall, the American actress renowned for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’, has died at the age of 75. Duvall passed away in her sleep on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home in Blanco, Texas, due to complications from diabetes.Her partner, Dan Gilroy, with whom she had been in a relationship since 1989, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. In a heartfelt statement, Gilroy said, ‘My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend has left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley’.Duvall’s career spanned several decades, with her most iconic role being in ‘The Shining’ (1980) alongside Jack Nicholson. She was also a protégée of director Robert Altman, appearing in seven of his films including ‘McCabe & Mrs. Miller,’ ‘Nashville,’ and ‘3 Women’. Her performance in ‘3 Women’ earned her the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1977.Beyond her work with Kubrick and Altman, Duvall was also remembered for her role as Olive Oyl in the 1980 live-action adaptation of ‘Popeye’. She retired from acting in the 1990s and largely retreated from public life. However, she made headlines in 2016 when she appeared on the ‘Dr. Phil’ show, revealing struggles with mental health issues.Duvall’s unique presence on screen and her contributions to cinema have left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Her passing marks the end of an era in American cinema, with colleagues and fans alike mourning the loss of a truly original talent.
Key points
- Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining’, died at 75 due to diabetes complications.
- Duvall had a prolific career, working with directors like Stanley Kubrick and Robert Altman.
- She won the Cannes Best Actress Award for ‘3 Women’ in 1977.
- Duvall retired from acting in the 1990s and had struggled with mental health issues in recent years.
Contradictions👾One source reported Duvall’s age as 76, while all other sources stated she was 75.
