Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning Actress, Passes Away at 71

Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey, known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, and Dead to Me, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.

Valerie Mahaffey’s Legacy in Television

Mahaffey’s career spanned decades, with standout performances in Broadway, television, and film. She played Alma Hodge in Desperate Housewives (2006-07) and Victoria MacElroy in Young Sheldon (2017-20). She also appeared in Seinfeld, Cheers, Boston Legal, and Grey’s Anatomy.

Award-Winning Career

Mahaffey won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1992 for her role in Northern Exposure and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1980 for The Doctors.

Film Contributions & Final Project

Her film credits include Seabiscuit (2003), Sully (2016), and French Exit (2020). Her final film, GRQ the Movie, will be released posthumously.

Conclusion

Mahaffey is survived by her husband, Joseph Kell, and their daughter, Alice. Her contributions to television and film will be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.