On July 11, Shelley Duvall passed away at the age of 75. According to reports, the beloved actor did so in her sleep. The cause is said to be from complications related to diabetes. She was in her home in Blanco, Texas. Ever since this news broke, fans and loved ones of Duvall have taken the time to remember and honor this iconic figure in Hollywood. This includes her partner since 1989, Dan Gilroy.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us,” Gilroy shares. “Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Shelley Duvall lit up the screen – every film she was in was brighter for her presence, and yet the industry (and life) were frequently so cruel to her. I'm sad she's died, but glad she was living a good life in her final years by all accounts. There won't be another like her ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pvL73syje1
— hannah strong (@thethirdhan) July 11, 2024
Over the course of decades, Duvall made quite a name for herself, garnering attention for her eccentric personality. She was able to take on a variety of memorable roles, always making them her own. Some of her most popular work includes her role as Wendy Torrance in The Shining and Olive Oyl in Popeye, where she starred alongside Robin Williams.
As Fans of Shelley Duvall Mourn Her Death, They Also Celebrate Her Remarkable Life
we lost a cinema legend today. RIP shelley duvall pic.twitter.com/RAgzKZuA7b
— ♡ (@taesdawn26) July 11, 2024
In addition to her roles on camera, Duvall played a part in the production side of things, too. With her own production company, Think Entertainment, she made one of the most unique children’s shows: Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre. On it, classic stories were transformed for its young viewers.
I understand why people are posting pictures primarily from the height of Shelley Duvall's heyday, but, she was a complex, vibrant and accomplished woman right up to now and that's worth sharing, too! pic.twitter.com/EMixQAWCL5
— Lakyn Thee Stylist (@OgLakyn) July 11, 2024
It’s no wonder, then, that so many fans are expressing how incredibly versatile Duvall was in her career. It’s clear she made an impact on so many, and that is something that will carry on long after her passing.
“So long Shelley Duvall,” one fan shares on social media. “What made her special was not just how versatile she was, but she was unlike any of her contemporaries.”
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