The film industry is mourning the loss of Valerie Perrine, the acclaimed actress and former Las Vegas showgirl who transitioned from the stage to the silver screen with grace and grit. Perrine passed away Monday morning at the age of 82 following a long and courageous battle with illness, as confirmed by her close friend and filmmaker, Stacey Souther.
From Las Vegas to the Academy Awards Born in Galveston, Texas, Perrine’s journey to stardom began as a dancer in the prestigious Lido de Paris show at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Her natural charisma quickly caught the eye of Hollywood agents. In 1974, she delivered a career-defining performance as Honey Bruce in Lenny, starring alongside Dustin Hoffman. The role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.....
