Actor Valerie Perrine has died at age 82. Cause of death is complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Although she is probably best known for roles in Lenny and Superman, I most remember her as Montana Wildhack in Slaughterhouse-Five.
I first saw her in Steambath on late night PBS, and she seemed ubiquitous in the 70s and early 80s. RIP.
I also first saw her in Steambath and was stunned.
From The Princess Bride: “There are always too few perfect breasts in this world;” She wasn’t just gorgeous, she could act and had humor too.
I liked her as Dr. Lewis’s (lousy) mother on E.R.
Her’s is a name I recognise; but if asked, I would have guessed she was a 1980s TV sitcom actress, and nowhere near 82.
Rest in peace, Miss Teschmacher.
She was the first choice for the character ultimately played by Raquel Welch in Mother, Jugs & Speed but couldn’t agree on her salary.
I knew her from the Superman movies. I can’t think of her name without hearing Lex Luthor’s angry voice saying “Miss TessmachERRRRRRRR!”