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Valerie Perrine’s passing has been attributed to acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with Parkinson’s disease identified as the underlying cause, as stated in a recent report.
This condition, often referred to as sudden cardiac arrest, is confirmed on her death certificate, which was acquired by People magazine.
The Los Angeles Department of Health further noted that dementia also played a role in the death of the “Superman” star, as reported by People.
Perrine, who passed away on March 23 at the age of 82, had been battling Parkinson’s disease since her diagnosis in 2015.
Stacey Souther, a close friend of Perrine, expressed her sorrow on social media, stating, “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.”
Souther added, “The world feels less beautiful without her in it. I love you, Valerie. I’ll see you on the other side.”
Perrine was known for her roles in 1974’s “Lenny,” a biopic about Lenny Bruce, for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and 1978’s “Superman,” in which she played Lex Luthor’s girlfriend.
After playing the same role in 1980’s “Superman II,” she turned to TV opposite Harvey Korman in “Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills.”
She later did two episodes of “ER” and three episodes of “Nash Bridges,” had an eight-episode arc on “As the World Turns” and had a role in 2000’s “What Women Want,” among dozens of other parts.
Her breakout role was in George Roy Hill’s 1972 adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five.”