Valerie Perrine, the actress known for her roles in Superman and Superman II, died following a battle with Parkinson’s disease on March 23, 2026. She was 82. Valerie documentary short director Stacey Souther was the one to break the news of the Texas native’s death in an Instagram post.

Valerie Perrine, who received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her performance in Bob Fosse’s 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic Lenny, died Monday in Beverly Hills.

She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining.