'Popeye' actor Shelley Duvall passes away

Shelley Duvall the iconic actress known for her captivating performances in films such as The Shining Popeye and McCabe amp Mrs Miller has died at the age of 75Her passing occurred in her sleep due to complications from diabetes as confirmed by The Hollywood ReporterDuvall recognized for her unique screen presence and collaborations with director Robert Altman had a distinguished career that included notable roles in Nashville Popeye and 3 WomenShe won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her remarkable performance in 3 Women showcasing her extraordinary talentDan Gilroy her life partner since 1989 expressed his sorrow stating My dear sweet wonderful life partner and friend left us Too much suffering lately now shes free Fly away beautiful Shelley according to a statement obtained by The Hollywood ReporterThe actress faced significant personal challenges in recent yearsIn a 2016 appearance on Dr Phil she revealed her struggles with mental health stating I am very sick I need help as per The Hollywood ReporterDuvall was born in Fort Worth Texas on July 7 1949 Her rise to fame began after she was discovered while attending junior college in Houston leading to her first role in Brewster McCloud 1970Throughout her career she became known for her collaboration with Altman who provided her with diverse and challenging rolesReflecting on her relationship with Altman she once noted He offers me damn good roles None of them have been alikeOne of her most memorable performances came in Stanley Kubricks The Shining where she portrayed Wendy Torrance a woman trapped in a nightmarish situation with her husband played by Jack NicholsonThe filming process was grueling with Duvall later stating I will never give that much againReports obtained by The Hollywood Reporter indicated she performed one iconic scene an exhausting 127 timesBeyond acting Duvall also made significant contributions to childrens programmingShe produced the acclaimed series Faerie Tale Theatre and Tall Tales amp Legends both of which featured starstudded casts and received critical acclaimDuvalls legacy extends beyond her film roles she remains a beloved figure in both cinema and childrens televisionShe is survived by her three brothers Scott Stewart and ShaneThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever