July 11th, 2024

The Shining actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, known for iconic roles in films like The Shining, passed away at 75 due to diabetes complications. Her versatile acting and comeback in 2023 with The Forest Hills showcased her enduring impact on the film industry.

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The Shining actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in films like The Shining and Annie Hall, has passed away at the age of 75. Her partner confirmed her death due to complications from diabetes. Duvall's career included notable performances in movies such as 3 Women, Popeye, and Nashville, where she showcased her distinctive and compelling presence. Despite a two-decade hiatus from Hollywood, she made a comeback in 2023 with The Forest Hills. Duvall's most iconic role was as Wendy in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, a film that took a toll on her during filming. Throughout her career, she worked with renowned directors like Robert Altman and Terry Gilliam, earning praise for her versatile acting abilities. Despite facing challenges and a prolonged absence from the screen, Duvall's talent and unique charm left a lasting impact on the film industry. Her return to acting in The Forest Hills was seen as a testament to her enduring magic on screen.

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By @tocs3 - 6 months
Rest In Peace.

I met and talked to her a few times in town over the past 10 years or so. She could serve as an example person that needed help (I tried to help on occasion in tiny "help the old lady across the street" ways). Lets remember to try and be compassionate to those around us.

By @eludwig - 6 months
Just wanted to pop in to say I think she is a terribly underrated actor. Truly a gem. For my money, the only reason that The Shining has any stakes at all is because of her incredible performance! RIP, Shelley.
By @bitwize - 6 months
I remember her primarily as Olive Oyl from the Popeye movie and the series Faerie Tale Theatre. She was amazing as an actress with a very unique look. Seeing her as a metal and physical wreck in more recent years was heartbreaking. I will miss her, but am glad she is no longer suffering.
By @4rt - 6 months
RedLetterMedia did a re:view of Popeye quite recently.

https://youtu.be/pygCruE-EJs

By @at_a_remove - 6 months
People talk of her acting, which was fine and good, but I think her largest achievement was Fairytale Theater, Nightmare Classics (only four, but a quite good adaptation of "Carmilla" was in the lot), and so forth. She executive produced four of these series, putting together quite a lot of talent in one place. The IMDB credits for some of these episodes are amazing.
By @senderista - 6 months
I have fond memories of watching her in Fairy Tale Theater as a kid, highly recommend that series.
By @anigbrowl - 6 months
A recent profile of her from 2 months ago, which mentions a film she worked on earlier this year: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/style/shelley-duvall.html...
By @duderific - 6 months
I wonder if she would even be able to get her foot in the door in Hollywood nowadays. She has a very "unconventional" look that doesn't necessarily align with the modern standards of beauty that generally are table stakes in today's film industry. Of course there are exceptions, but you just don't see many leading women that aren't more like Scarlett Johansson or Nicole Kidman.
By @aaroninsf - 6 months
By @mistyvales - 6 months
She was also great in 3 Women (and other Altman movies).
By @garbanz0 - 6 months