July 11th 2024.
Hollywood has lost one of its brightest stars. Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress known for her unforgettable performances, has passed away at the age of 75. Her family confirmed that she peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home in Texas on Thursday, due to complications from diabetes.
Her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, who had been by her side since 1989, shared the heartbreaking news with The Hollywood Reporter. He lovingly described Duvall as his "dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend" who had been suffering recently but was finally free from pain. He bid her farewell with the words, "Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
Duvall was a master at portraying unique and eccentric characters, often with a touch of eeriness. She left a lasting impression with her roles in notable films such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Nashville, Popeye (alongside the late Robin Williams), and 3 Women. She also had a special relationship with director Robert Altman, starring in seven of his films. However, she became a household name when she played Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's psychological thriller, The Shining, where she narrowly escaped a murderous blow from Jack Nicholson's character.
In a 1977 interview with The New York Times, Duvall was asked why she continued to work with Altman. She replied, "He offers me damn good roles. None of them have been alike. He has a great confidence in me, and a trust and respect for me, and he doesn't put any restrictions on me or intimidate me, and I love him."
Duvall was known for her darkly comedic roles and had a talent for making people laugh. She once shared a piece of advice given to her by Altman, "Don't take yourself seriously." She admitted that it often helped her when she felt self-centered, and she would laugh at herself.
She also had a diverse range of roles, playing a journalist in Woody Allen's Annie Hall, Pansy in Time Bandits alongside Michael Palin, and Steve Martin's friend, Dixie, in Roxanne. Director Scott Goldberg, who had the pleasure of working with Duvall on her final film, 2023's The Forest Hills, expressed his sadness over her passing. He described her as leaving behind an incredible legacy and being missed by many, including himself. He also shared his pride in her for overcoming adversity to act again and her kindness and friendship.
Born in Texas in 1949, Duvall's acting career began in 1970. Although she initially had doubts about becoming an actress, she found success in 3 Women, directed by Altman, in 1977. Her performance earned her the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Throughout her career, she received numerous awards, including a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In the mid-1990s, Duvall left the hustle and bustle of Hollywood and returned to her home state of Texas. She also left behind her production company, Think Entertainment, which was responsible for creating children's programming for cable TV and earned her two Emmy Awards.
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