Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in films such as The Shining and Nashville, died on Thursday, July 11. She was 75. Shelly died due to complications from diabetes. The news of Shelley Duvall’s death was confirmed by her partner, Dan Gilroy. Gilroy, in a statement, said, “My dear, sweet, wonderful life, partner, and friend left us last night. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away beautiful Shelley.”
The statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), was attached to a picture of Shelley Duvall.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.” (Dan Gilroy on Shelley’s passing) 1949 – 2024 ???? pic.twitter.com/x7THDKDfEr
— Shelley Duvall Archive (@shelleyduvallxo) July 11, 2024
Who was Shelley Duvall?
Shelley Duvall was Born July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her antics caught the eye of ace filmmaker Robert Altman and the rest is history.
Shelley Duvall made her debut with director Robert Altman’s Brewster McCloud.
She then went on to feature in McCabe & Mrs. Miller and Thieves Like Us.
Shelley Duvall received much love and praise for her character in the critically acclaimed film Nashville.
She also won the Best Actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for her role in 3 Women
In one of her interviews with The New York Times in 1977, Shelley Duvall thanked Altman for giving her a break. She said, “He offers me damn good roles. None of them have been alike. He has a great confidence in me and a trust and respect for me, and he doesn’t put any restrictions on me or intimidate me, and I love him.”
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