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VALERIE MAHAFFEY, WHO WAS BEST KNOWN FOR HER ROLES IN DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES AND YOUNG SHELDON, HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 71 FOLLOWING A BATTLE WITH CANCER. 12:40, 31 May 2025Updated 12:49, 31

May 2025 Valerie Mahaffey, acclaimed for her performances in 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Young Sheldon', has passed away at the age of 71. Her death was confirmed by her

publicist. The Emmy-awarded actress, who had been battling cancer, died in Los Angeles last Friday. Following her passing, her husband Joseph Kell expressed his profound loss, saying he has

"lost" the love of his life, reports the Mirror. Valerie rose to fame for her quirky characters that she played including in works such as Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives

and Young Sheldon. She has also worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business including Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Hanks. _JOIN THE __DAILY RECORD'S WHATSAPP COMMUNITY

HERE__ AND GET THE LATEST NEWS SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR MESSAGES._ Speaking to Variety, Valerie's husband said: "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most

endearing actresses. She will be missed." Article continues below Some of Valerie's most recent acting roles were starring in Apple TV+ series Echo 3 which aired in 2022 and the

movie The 8th Day which came out this year. Tributes have flooded in across social media mourning the death of Valerie. One fan wrote: "She was in EVERYTHING! And no one did soft

spoken, passive aggressive viciousness better! So Sad to hear she's passed and only 71. RIP." While another wrote on X: "Oh man, Valerie Mahaffey was always one of the most

underrated and fantastic character actresses around." _DON'T MISS THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND SCOTLAND AND BEYOND - SIGN UP TO OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE._