Valerie Perrine, the actress best known for playing Eve Teschmacher in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), has died. She was 82. According to close friend and filmmaker Stacey Souther, Perrine died Monday at her home in Los Angeles.
Career and notable work
Perrine rose to prominence in the 1970s, earning wide acclaim for her performance in 1974’s Lenny. Her work on screen brought major recognition: she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, received the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
She appeared as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s assistant and love interest, in Richard Donner’s Superman (1978) and in Superman II (1980). Her later film credits included What Women Want and Silver Skies, and she made guest appearances on television series such as Third Watch, Walker, Texas Ranger, The Practice, Nash Bridges, ER and Just Shoot Me!.
Final days, health and tributes
According to Stacey Souther, the cause of Perrine’s death is unclear. Souther told reporters Perrine had been fighting Parkinson’s disease and had been bedridden for the past decade. Those close to Perrine said she spent the day before her death watching her old movies, and that the death last year of friend and co-star Gene Hackman had taken a heavy toll on her; the two were very close from their time on the Superman films.
Perrine’s loved ones have launched a GoFundMe to raise money for her funeral, saying she wished to be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills. The family has asked for privacy as arrangements are made.
Legacy
Valerie Perrine’s performances, particularly in Lenny and the Superman films, left a lasting mark on film and television. Her awards and nominations reflect a career that drew critical attention and public affection. She was 82.
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