Unfortunately, and with a heavy heart we have sad news about this iconic actress

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 Monday morning after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, according to her close friend, filmmaker Stacey Souther.

“It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” Souther wrote, describing her as courageous, compassionate, and full of life until the very end.