The Shining

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Remembering Shelley Duvall: The Star of 'The Shining' and 'Nashville'

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Discover the life and legacy of Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress known for her roles in 'The Shining' and 'Nashville' who passed away at 75.

Shelley Duvall, the talented star known for her unforgettable roles in 'The Shining' and 'Nashville,' sadly passed away at 75. Her wide-eyed, winsome presence captured audiences in iconic films like '3 Women' and Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' adaptation. Discovered by director Robert Altman in her hometown of Houston, Duvall became a mainstay in Altman's films and the world of cinema. Despite disappearing from the spotlight in the 1990s, she left a lasting mark on the industry.

Duvall's unexpected retirement from acting and retreat from public life surprised many who adored her captivating performances. Her legacy includes a Cannes best actress award for '3 Women' and producing and hosting the children's series 'Faerie Tale Theatre,' showcasing her versatility and creativity beyond acting. Duvall's peaceful passing at her home in Blanco, Texas, from complications related to diabetes marks the end of a remarkable career that touched the hearts of many.

Shelley Duvall's role as Wendy Torrance in 'The Shining' remains one of the most iconic in horror cinema, solidifying her status as a legendary actress in the genre. Additionally, her partnership with director Robert Altman produced memorable collaborations, with 'Nashville' standing out as a pivotal film in her career.

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'The Shining' star Shelley Duvall dies at 75 (Rappler)

The film and TV actress is known for her roles in '3 Women' and Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' adaptation.

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' passes away at 75 (Daily Sabah)

Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in...

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' who retired to the Texas Hill ... (KERA News)

Duvall, who was discovered by director Robert Altman while he was getting ready to make a movie in her hometown of Houston, was one of the most iconic ...

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' and 'Popeye,' dies at 75 ... (Newsbook)

She died in her sleep from complications related to diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, her spokesperson Gary Springer confirmed. Duvall's partner since 1989 ...

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75 (WTHR)

Duvall disappeared from movies almost as quickly as she arrived in them. By the 1990s, she began retiring from acting and retreated from public life.

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' and 'Nashville,' dies at 75 (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

Duvall wasn't planning on a film career when she met Altman while he was filming “Brewster McCloud” (1970); she had thrown a party to sell her husband's artwork ...

POPEYE And THE SHINING Star Shelley Duvall Passes Away Aged ... (Comic Book Movie)

Shelley Duvall - who gave an all-time great performance as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining - has sadly passed away at the age of 75...

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Shelley Duvall, 'Nashville' and 'The Shining' star, dies at 75 (GMA)

Duvall won a Cannes best actress award for her role in "3 Women" and later won a Peabody for producing and hosting the children's anthology series "Faerie Tale ...

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Shelley Duvall: Tributes paid to 'unforgettable' actress (BBC News)

Duvall was known for her role in horror classic The Shining and her work with director Robert Altman.

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'The role required me to cry, all day long, every day': Shelley Duvall ... (BBC News)

In a 1980 interview clip, US actress Shelley Duvall describes her intense role in horror classic The Shining, and what it was like to work with the director ...

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'The Shining' actress Shelley Duvall died of complications of ... (Fortune)

Actress Shelley Duvall from 'The Shining' died of diabetes complications. An expert explains what that means.

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Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining' and 'Popeye,' dies at 75 (Today.com)

Actor Shelley Duvall, best known for her unforgettable role in “The Shining,” has died at age 75. NBC's Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on her life and ...

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Shelley Duvall's Cause Of Death: What to Know About Her Health (Today.com)

Shelley Duvall, the actor best known for her roles in “The Shining,” died at 75. Duvall withdrew from the spotlight years ago and many speculate it had to ...

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Shelley Duvall in 'The Shining': A perfect gothic heroine had a deep ... (Deccan Herald)

Duvall, who died Thursday at 75, was in her late 20s when she shot the role of Wendy Torrance, put-upon wife of blocked writer Jack (Jack Nicholson). The pair ...

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