Superman actress Valerie Perrine dies aged 82 after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine has died at the age of 82 after a ‘courageous’ health battle.

The star is best known for playing Eve Teschmacher, the love interest of Lex Luthor in the Superman films, who was played by Gene Hackman.

Announcing her death online, Perrine’s friend Stacey Souther wrote on a GoFundMe page that she died at her home ‘surrounded by love’ on March 23.

This came after a ‘quiet, courageous battle against both Parkinson’s disease and debilitating central tremors.’

Perrine’s acting career included roles in Slaughterhouse-Five, the Electric Horseman and 1974’s Lenny, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

The star was also known as a global sex symbol, having posed for Playboy magazine twice.

Writing on social media, Souther said: ”It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away.

‘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.’

Souther also created a GoFundMe to help fulfill Perrine’s last wish of being buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park after she exhausted her finances during her health battle.

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