‘The Shining’ Actress Shelley Duvall Dies at 75

Legendary actress Shelley Duvall He died at age 75 on Thursday in Blanco, Texas. The performer had already made film history with her role Wendy Torrance V Glowmovie Stanley Kubrick. His partner, a musician Dan Gilroyconfirmed the news to the American media as Diversity. An unexpected tragedy that shook the Hollywood industry, which lost one of the greatest stars of the second half of the 20th century.

Shelley Duvall Born in Houston, Texas in 1949, she did not enter the world of acting until she was discovered by a director. Robert Altmanwho filmed a black comedy Flight is for birds (1970). The director was captivated by his personality and offered him his first role in this film. Later, both continued to collaborate on others, such as Alive (1971), Thieves like us (1974) or unforgettable Nashville (1975).

Thanks to Altman, Shelley Duvall He became known to the world and in the following years had the opportunity to work with other great directors. In 1977, he was part of the cast of Annie Halla acclaimed romantic comedy Woody Allen. In the same year again with the help of Altman,the actress shone 3 women. Your role Millie Lammoreaux It won her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, which in turn earned him a BAFTA nomination.

Shelley Duvall’s Career

And in 1980 it was his turn to do the most important work of his career: Wendy Torrance from Glow. Stanley Kubrick He signed a contract with the actress after watching 3 women play wife Jack Nicholson. Filming lasted a whole year and was extremely difficult for her due to the high demands of the director. So much so that the episode with the baseball bat got into the Guinness Book of Records for the largest number of takes in a scene with dialogue.

Also in 1980 Shelley Duvall starred in another film that would suit him perfectly, PopeyeThe actress was tasked with giving life Olivia in this game adaptation Robert Altman from classic comics and cartoons. Her huge eyes and tall, toned skin made her the perfect person to bring the character to life on screen. With him as the lead, the film had Robbin Williams.

The actress continued to work in the 80s and 90s in both film and television. His filmography includes titles such as Heroes of Time (1981), Frankenweenie (1984), Fairy tales (1982-1987), Roxana (1987), At the bottom (1995) or Portrait of a Lady (1996). In 2002, after the leading role Manna from Heavenretired from acting.

In 2016, he appeared on the TV show again and his presence was heavily criticized. Shelley Duvall showed a clear deterioration in his physical, but above all, mental health. A condition from which, as later testimony assured, he gradually recovered. So much so that in 2023 he returned to the world of cinema in the film Forest Hillsfrom Scott GoldbergThis was her last work as an actress.