Shelley Duvall, Star of The Shining, Passes Away at 75
Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress known for her role as Wendy Torrance in the classic horror film The Shining, has passed away at the age of 75. Her partner confirmed the news, stating that she died at her Texas home on Thursday due to complications from diabetes.
Duvall’s partner, Dan Gilroy, shared the heartbreaking news with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Tributes have started pouring in for the late star on social media, with fans expressing their sadness over the loss of the talented actress. One mourner on Twitter wrote, “I honestly feel so heartbroken. Shelley Duvall made me fall in love with watching actors transform on screen. truly no one like her, we lost an icon.”
Shelley Duvall’s career in the entertainment industry began in the 1970s, and she quickly rose to fame with her roles in films like McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, and Nashville. However, it was her performance as Wendy Torrance in The Shining in 1980 that solidified her status as a household name.
In addition to her acting career, Duvall was also a producer and founded her production company, Think Entertainment. She worked on various TV shows and even earned an Emmy nomination for her series Shelley Duvall’s Bedtime Stories.
Despite stepping away from acting in the early 2000s, Duvall made a comeback in 2022 with an announcement that she would be starring in an independent horror film titled The Forest Hills.
Shelley Duvall’s unique beauty and talent captivated audiences for decades, and her legacy as an actress will continue to live on. She is survived by her partner Dan Gilroy and three younger brothers, Scott, Stewart, and Shane Duvall.
The entertainment industry has truly lost a legend with the passing of Shelley Duvall, and her contributions to film and television will always be remembered.
