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\t\t<\/p>\n Valerie Perrine<\/strong> has sadly passed away.<\/p>\n On Monday (March 23), Valerie<\/strong>\u2018s close friend Stacey Souther <\/strong>announced on Facebook<\/a> that the actress had died at the age of 82 following a battle with Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,\u201d Stacey<\/strong> wrote. \u201cShe faced Parkinson\u2019s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining.\u201d <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u201cShe was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest\u2014and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it,\u201d Stacey<\/strong> continued. \u201cI love you, Valerie. I\u2019ll see you on the other side. \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Valerie<\/strong> was best known for playing Lex Luthor\u2019s secretary Eve Teschmacher in 1978\u2032s Superman<\/em> and 1980\u2032s Superman II<\/em>. <\/p>\n Prior to her role in the Christopher Reeves<\/strong>-led Superman <\/em>movies, Valerie<\/strong> played Lenny Bruce\u2019s drug-addicted stripper wife Honey in the 1974 movie Lenny<\/em>, starring opposite Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed the legendary comedian. The role earned Valerie <\/strong>an Oscar nomination.<\/p>\n Her finale role was in 2016\u2032s Silver Skies<\/em>.<\/p>\n A GoFundMe<\/a> has been set up to help cover funeral costs for Valerie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our thoughts are with Valerie Perrine<\/strong>\u2018s loved ones during this difficult time. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n