Hollywood icon Valerie Perrine has died aged 82. The actress who is best known for her role in Superman has died following a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her longtime partner, Stacey Souther, confirmed her death, releasing a statement on Monday (March 23) via The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to revealing that a GoFundMe fundraiser was set up for funeral costs, Stacey opened up about the neurological condition which Valerie was diagnosed with in 2015.

Although it robbed her of her mobility, as well as the ability to eat and talk, "she faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining." The legend died at home in Beverly Hills of complications linked to her Parkinson’s diagnosis. In the touching tribute, Stacey continued: "She was a serious actress who happened to possess the beauty of a goddess, and Hollywood rarely knew quite what to do with that combination. But audiences always did. They loved her without reservation."

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