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Shelley Duvall passed away at 75: What happened to the star of The Shining?

Shelley Duvall is known for having a short but highly successful filmography, including The Shining. This morning, the sad news of her passing was confirmed. Here, check out what has happened with the iconic actress.

Shelley Duvall in The Shining.
© @deathndhorrorShelley Duvall in The Shining.

Shelley Duvall was recognized over multiple decades, especially during the 1970s and 1980s, as one of the most versatile actresses in the industry, achieving blockbuster successes like “The Shining” and “Popeye“.

She was discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed by her unique and natural style. Despite her great talent and fame, she retired from acting in the early 2000s and has largely remained out of the public eye.

This morning, her partner announced the sad news of her passing at the age of 75, after having led a quiet life in Texas. Hollywood is in mourning and she will always be remembered for her incredible legacy in entertainment.

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What happened to Shelley Duvall?

Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday, July 11, at the age of 75 while sleeping at her home in Blanco, Texas, where she had lived since retiring from acting. It was confirmed that her death was due to complications from diabetes.

The sad news was reported by her partner, musician Dan Gilroy. They had been together since 1989, and the artist gave the official statement to The Hollywood Reporter, one of the most well-known entertainment outlets in the industry.

Shelley Duvall. (Source: @FilmUpdates)

Shelley Duvall. (Source: @FilmUpdates)

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My dear, sweet, and wonderful companion and friend has left us. She has suffered too much lately, now she is free. Fly high, beautiful Shelley“, the music star conveyed to the press.

Her legacy will always be remembered by fans, especially those who follow the horror genre, for one of her greatest successes: The Shining, which she co-starred in with Jack Nicholson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest).

Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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