Hollywood is in mourning. Shelley Duvall, the actress who played Wendy Torrance, the wife of Jack Nicholson’s character in ‘The Shining,’ has died at 75.
The news was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy, who revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actress passed away at her home in Blanco, Texas, United States.
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In an emotional message, Gilroy bid farewell to the actress, expressing:
“My dear, sweet, and wonderful life companion and friend has left us. She has suffered too much lately, now she is free. Fly high, beautiful Shelley.”
What did Shelley Duvall die of?
It is known that Shelley Duvall died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes, which she had suffered from for some time.
However, that was not the only ailment that plagued the actress. In her last public appearance in 2016, she revealed on the Dr. Phill show that she suffered from mental disorders.
Who was Shelley Duvall?
Shelley Duvall was an American actress and producer, known for her distinctive appearance and acting style.
She was born on July 7, 1949, in Texas and was famous for her roles in iconic films of the 70s and 80s, especially those directed by Robert Altman, such as “Nashville” (1975) and “3 Women” (1977).
However, one of her most memorable roles was that of Wendy Torrance in the 1980 horror film “The Shining,” directed by Stanley Kubrick. The production became a cult classic and is still considered one of the best films of the genre to this day.
In addition to her acting career, Duvall also produced and presented children’s television programs, such as “Faerie Tale Theatre“ in the 1980s.
Despite her success, Duvall retired from screens in 2002 after participating in the film “Manna from Heaven.”
