Actress Shelley Duvall Dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress best known for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film 'The Shining', passed away at age 75 due to complications from diabetes. Discovered by director Robert Altman, Duvall starred in several of his films, including 'Brewster McCloud' and '3 Women', for which she won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Despite her success, her career was marked by personal struggles and a harsh Hollywood industry. Duvall's distinctive presence and naturalistic acting style made her a standout figure in 1970s cinema. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans, celebrating her creative legacy and unique contributions to film. Her final film appearance was in the 2023 indie horror movie 'The Forest Hills'.