Valerie Perrine, the former Las Vegas showgirl who rose to international fame and earned an Academy Award nomination, has died at the age of 82. She passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, according to her close friend, filmmaker Stacey Souther. He described her as courageous, compassionate, and full of life until the very end. Before becoming a recognizable Hollywood figure, Perrine built her early career on the vibrant stages of Las Vegas. Born in Galveston, she spent part of her childhood abroad in places like Paris and Japan due to her father’s military career. She later became...
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