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flag Actress Valerie Perrine, known for "Lenny" and "Superman," died at 82 after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease.

flag Valerie Perrine, the actress known for her roles in "Lenny" and the "Superman" films, has died at 82 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. flag The news was confirmed by the director of her biographical documentary, who praised her courage and resilience. flag Perrine, born in Galveston, Texas, began her career as a Las Vegas showgirl and gained acclaim for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in "Lenny," earning an Oscar nomination and a Cannes Film Festival award. flag She also played Eve Teschmacher in two "Superman" films. flag A GoFundMe campaign was launched to cover funeral expenses, as her finances were depleted after more than 15 years of managing her illness.

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