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A Life Marked by Resilience
In her later years, Perrine faced a long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her condition and daily struggles were documented in the 2019 film Valerie, offering an intimate look at her life beyond the spotlight.
“The doctors don’t know what’s going on with me… They can’t figure it out.”
When asked what she believed was happening, she famously replied:
Her ability to maintain wit and perspective, even in the face of illness, reflected the same fearless spirit that had defined her career.
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