Legendary actress Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75, her longtime partner Dan Gilroy has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, July 11. The Shining star died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas, from diabetes complications.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” Dan told the publication.
Shelley starred in numerous films including Popeye and Thieves Like Us, but is best known for playing Jack Nicholson‘s wife in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece The Shining in 1980.
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