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Actor Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says
Valerie Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera “The Doctors” more than 45 years ago and ...
Valerie Mahaffey, actress in "Desperate Housewives" and "Northern Exposure," dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, an actress known for her scene-stealing turns in "Desperate Housewives," and "Northern Exposure," died ...
Valerie Mahaffey, Actress Who Played Quirky Villains, Dies at 71
She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French ...
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning Actor Known for ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Big Sky’ and ‘Sully,’ Dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actor known for 'Northern Exposure,' 'Big Sky,' 'Sully' and many other movies and TV ...
Valerie Mahaffey, of Northern Exposure and Young Sheldon, Dead at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, a veteran actress whose myriad TV roles included Northern Exposure (for which she won an Emmy), Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday after a battle with cancer. She ...
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When did Valerie Mahaffey’s acting journey begin? Career highlights explored as 'Northern Exposure' star dies at 71
Award-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey died at the age of 71. She was known for her roles in both humor and drama. On May 30, 2025, she died in Los Angeles after fighting cancer.
Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’ Actress, Dead at 71
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for memorable roles on shows such as ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘Desperate Housewives,’ has died at 71.
'Northern Exposure,' 'Young Sheldon' alum Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71
Northern Exposure and Young Sheldon actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Mahaffey's publicist, Jillian Roscoe, confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood ...
Actor Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle
Her stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to "Sully" with Tom Hanks and "French Exit" with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Actress Valerie Mahaffey, 'Northern Exposure' and 'Desperate Housewives' star, dies at 71
Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on seminal TV comedy “MASH,” died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 87. Her rep Harlan Boll said she died of natural causes. For ...
Valerie Mahaffey, Actress on ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon,’ Dies at 71
An Emmy winner who played lots of eccentric characters, she also appeared on ‘Glee,’ ‘Devious Maids,’ ‘Big Sky,’ ‘Dead to Me’ ...
Valerie Mahaffey of ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’ Dies at 71
In addition to starring in “Northern Exposure,” Mahaffey is known for playing Bitsy in Adam Sandler’s film “Jack and Jill” and Annie in 2003’s “Seabiscuit.” She al ...