Shelley Duvall is dead. She played an unforgettable role in “The Shining”, she was 75 years old

Shelley Duvall is dead. The actress was known for her roles in “The Shining” and “Three Women”. She was 75 years old.

Shelley Duvall is dead. The actress died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas. Her partner, Dan Gilroy, told The Hollywood Reporter that the cause of death was complications from diabetes. Duvall died on Thursday, July 11, at the age of 75.

– My dear, sweet, wonderful partner and our friend has left us. She has suffered too much lately, now she is free. Fly, beautiful Shelley – said Gilroy goodbye to his beloved.

Shelley Duvall is dead. The actress was 75 years old

Shelley Duvall will be remembered primarily as Wendy Torrance, the wife of Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s cult horror film “The Shining” based on the book by Stephen King. She was the one who escaped death by the axe of her mad lover.

In addition, the actress also played Martha Stewart in the film “The Fourth Floor”, Countess Gemini in “The Portrait of a Lady”, Jenny Wilcox in “Suburbia”, Dixie in “Roxanne”, and Millie Lammoreaux in “Three Women”. The last role brought the actress an award at Cannes and a BAFTA nomination. In 2002, she completely abandoned acting.

The article is being updated.

Source: Gazeta

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