The esteemed American actress, Shelley Alexis Duvall, who was the recipient of two prestigious Primetime Emmy Awards, has regrettably passed away at the age of 75.
Her partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her passing to The
Hollywood Reporter.
Shelley passed away peacefully in her residence in Blanco,
Texas, on Thursday due to complications arising from diabetes, as confirmed by
Mr. Dan Gilroy.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us.
Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” THR
quoted Gilroy as saying.
Duvall commenced her professional journey in the 1970s with
her participation in the dark comedy film titled “Brewster McCloud.”
Subsequently, in 1977, she achieved notable recognition by receiving the
prestigious Best Actress award at the renowned Cannes Film Festival for her
exceptional performance in the dramatic motion picture “3 Women.”
Three years later, she played the role of Olive Oyl opposite
Robin Williams in Robert Altman’s musical adaptation of ‘Popeye.’
Duvall experienced a decline in her popularity within the
Hollywood film industry, resulting in a two-decade hiatus from on-screen
appearances. However, she made a notable comeback in 2023 with her
participation in the film titled “The Forest Hills.”
She was best known for her performances in ‘The Shining’,
‘Annie Hall’, and ‘Nashville.’