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RIP Valerie Perrine
Posted by Olog-hai on Mon Mar 23 19:11:52 2026 Probably best known as Eve Teschmacher in the 1978 Superman movie. Age 82. ABC News 'Superman' star and Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine dies Oscar-nominated "Lenny" actress and "Superman" star Valerie Perrine has died at 82 after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease, according to the director behind her biographical documentary. Stacey Souther, who directed "Valerie," a documentary short about Perrine's life, shared the news on social media Monday. "It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away," Souther wrote in the caption on an Instagram post. "She faced Parkinson's disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest — and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it." "I love you, Valerie. I'll see you on the other side. ❤️" she added. Souther also shared information for a GoFundMe page to support Perrine's funeral expenses, writing that "after more than 15 years of fighting Parkinson's, her finances are exhausted." ABC News has reached out to Souther for comment. Perrine was born in Galveston, Texas, and worked for some time as a showgirl in Las Vegas before entering the film industry. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in 1969, while still working as a showgirl, Perrine was romantically involved with celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring and was invited to — but did not attend — the infamous 1969 dinner party at the home of Sharon Tate where Sebring, Tate, and several others were killed by the Manson Family in the now-infamous Tate-LaBianca murders. Perrine earned early recognition in 1972's "Slaughterhouse-Five," playing adult film actress Montana Wildhack, and clinched her most critically acclaimed role in 1974's "Lenny," the biographical drama based on the life of famed comedian Lenny Bruce. Dustin Hoffman played Lenny Bruce in the film, and Perrine played his wife Honey Bruce. Perrine was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance and won the best actress award at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. The role also earned her a Golden Globe nod and two BAFTA nominations. In 1978, Perrine took on perhaps her most noteworthy role as Eve Teschmacher, the girlfriend of DC Comics villain Lex Luthor, in "Superman." Perrine would go on to play the same role in 1980's "Superman II."
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Re: RIP Valerie Perrine
Posted by chicagoMotorman* on Mon Mar 23 19:16:12 2026, in response to RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Mar 23 19:11:52 2026.* RIP Never heard of her
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Posted by TRAIN DUDE* on Mon Mar 23 19:19:19 2026, in response to RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Mar 23 19:11:52 2026.* Very cute in her day. RIP
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Posted by Easy* on Mon Mar 23 21:47:45 2026, in response to RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Mar 23 19:11:52 2026.* Perrine was romantically involved with celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring and was invited to — but did not attend — the infamous 1969 dinner party at the home of Sharon Tate where Sebring, Tate, and several others were killed by the Manson Family This bit stood out.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Mon Mar 23 23:15:25 2026, in response to RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Olog-hai on Mon Mar 23 19:11:52 2026.* RIP beauty
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Mon Mar 23 23:18:44 2026, in response to Re: RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Easy on Mon Mar 23 21:47:45 2026.* That’s very interesting. It’s all James earl ray’s fault anyway. If he didn’t assassinate Dr King those murders wouldn’t have happened either.
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Posted by Spider-Pig* on Tue Mar 24 10:41:14 2026, in response to Re: RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Catfish 44 on Mon Mar 23 23:18:44 2026.* Explain.
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Posted by Catfish 44* on Tue Mar 24 13:26:51 2026, in response to Re: RIP Valerie Perrine, posted by Spider-Pig on Tue Mar 24 10:41:14 2026.* Short version. The Beach Boys are touring the country at the time of the King assassination. They landed in Nashville of all places and promptly postponed the tour. Dennis Wilson is back in California cruising around when he picks up two hitchhikers. They are Manson members and wind up introducing Wilson to Manson. The Beach Boys along with Terry Melcher give Manson a shot to second but ultimately pass on signing him so to speak. Melcher lived at the 10050 Cielo Drive house in 1968. Presumably that house was targeted in 1969 because of Melcher but he was gone and Tate was now renting unfortunately for her and her guests.
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