Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon star Valerie Mahaffey has died at the age of 71.Β
The actress had been diagnosed with cancer and died in Los Angeles on Friday, her publicist Jillian Roscoe confirmed.
The award-winning star, whose career spanned more than four decades, is survived by husband Joseph Kell and their daughter Alice.
Speaking to Variety, Valerie’s husband Joseph said: ‘I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed.’
Her daughter Alice Richards added on Instagram: ‘Don’t really have the words to say right now. cancer sucks. I’ll look for you in all the fun moments of life.
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