A PHOTO of Shelley Duvall’s last birthday celebration, taken just days before her death due to complications from diabetes, has been shared.
On July 11, 2024, the Hollywood legend died at the age of 75.
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On Thursday, a fan shared the last known photo taken of Shelley Duvall before her death on social media as part of a moving tribute to the late actress.
The fan, Sarah – who runs a Shelley Duvall fan account — uploaded a selfie of her and The Shining star on X.
The photo showed a happy Shelly resting her head on Sarah’s shoulder as both women smiled for the camera.
“I saw the news about Shelley Duvall. I’m fine. Shelley had been having health difficulties the last few months and I visited her often,” Sarah wrote in the caption. the post.
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She continued, “I will always be grateful for the memories I created with her and for being able to provide her with comfort and companionship.”
Sarah later added in the comment thread: “This photo was last Sunday on her 75th birthday.
“She was very grateful, and when I left, she thanked me for cheering her up. I will always remember that. She made as much of a positive impact on my life as I did on hers.”
Fans rushed to the post’s comments section to applaud the fan for making Shelley feel special in what turned out to be her final days.
One person wrote: “Thank you for being her friend. I am sorry for your loss.”
“My condolences. Thank you for making her feel loved and appreciated until the end,” tweeted another.
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“It’s a blessing to have this experience, we will all miss it,” commented a third.
Sarah has previously shared several photos of herself with Shelley.
The photos captured the duo drinking iced coffee, looking at nostalgic movie memorabilia, and showing off friendship bracelets.
Stephen King, author of The Shining, also paid tribute to the late actress in X.
He wrote, “I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Shelly Duvall. Wonderful, talented, underused actor.”
DEATH OF AN ICON
On July 11, 2024, Shelley died from complications from diabetes.
Her life partner, Dan Gilroy, revealed the tragic news to The Hollywood Reporter, adding that the actress died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life companion and friend has left us. Much suffering lately, now she is free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” he said.
In November 2016, Shelley made a surprise public appearance when she appeared on the popular talk show Dr. Phil — which concluded after 21 seasons — and discussed her mental illness.
Per The Hollywood Reporterthe then-67-year-old told Dr. Phil McGraw, “I’m really sick. I need help.”
The longtime host received backlash from Vivian Kubrick, daughter of the late The Shining director Stanley Kubrick.
Addressing Dr. Phil, Vivian shared in X, “You are putting Shelley Duvall ‘on display’ while she suffers from a deplorable state of health.
“Unquestionably, this is purely a form of lurid and exploitative entertainment – it is terribly cruel.
“Shelley Duvall was a movie star… whatever dignity a mere unfortunate creature may have in this world is denied to her by you displaying her in this way.
“I recoil completely disgusted. I hope others join me in boycotting your utterly cruel form of entertainment, because it has nothing to do with compassionate healing.”
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Shelley was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the actress attended South Texas Junior College, intending to become a research scientist. She was also interested in nutrition.
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In the mid-1990s, she moved to Hollywood, California and began her successful acting career.
Shelley was also head of her own production company, Think Entertainment.
The company earned him two Emmy nominations.
Shelley has received several awards, including Best Actress in 3 Women at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival and a LAFCA Award for Best Actress in 3 Women in 1977, for her. IMDb page.
She also won a Peabody Award in 1984 for the television series Faerie Tale Theater.
Shelley appeared in numerous films throughout her entertainment career and was especially known for starring alongside Jack Nicholson in The Shining.
Other notable films include the 1980 family/comedy Popeye opposite the late Robin Williams, the 1977 comedy/romance Annie Hall, the 1977 thriller/mystery 3 Women, and the 1975 musical/comedy Nashville.
The star is also known for his roles in films such as Brewster McCloud (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), Time Bandits (1981) and Forest Hills (2023).
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