Shelley Duvall, 'The Shining' Star, Dies at 75
Talented Actress, but Haunted by Imagination
Imagination and eccentric characters
Shelley Duvall, the actress best known for playing unique and often eccentric characters, has died at 75. Duvall won the Cannes actress award for Robert Altman's 3 Women and endured Stanley Kubrick's relentless on-set abuse while filming The Shining.
Duvall's performance as Wendy Torrance in the iconic 1980 horror film The Shining has become a staple of the genre, and is still praised for its raw and disturbing portrayal of a woman's descent into madness.
In the years following her role in The Shining, Duvall's mental health declined, and she became known for her eccentric behavior and struggles with paranoia. Duvall's husband, Dan Gilroy, said that she "endured far too much suffering lately," and that she is now "free."
Duvall's death is a loss for the film world, and her unique and unforgettable performances will continue to be enjoyed by audiences for years to come.
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