Wendy Torrance has left the building.
With heavy heart, I have to relay the passing of actress Shelley Duvall, who died Thursday at her home in Texas from complications from diabetes. She had just turned 75 years old.
Duvall made an indelible mark on horror history in the Stanley Kubrick adaptation of Stephen King’s bestseller, THE SHINING, but also enjoyed similar success in both large and small-screen projects from noted directors. Her early career was highlighted by such classics as Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE (1975) and Woody Allen’s comedy landmark ANNIE HALL (1977). Though some critics balked at her casting in THE SHINING, she was a perfect fit as Olive Oyl in Altman’s POPEYE (1980).
Duvall’s later career saw her turn to television production, supervising critically-acclaimed programming for kids such as the popular FAERIE TALE THEATRE, as well as the Emmy Award-nominated TALL TALES & LEGENDS and SHELLEY DUVALL’S BEDTIME STORIES.
Though her horror output was limited after THE SHINING, she was responsible for producing the short-lived NIGHTMARE CLASSICS, and just recently returned to acting in the 2023 thriller THE FOREST HILLS.
Rest in peace, Shelley. The Overlook will leave a light on for you.
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