Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actor known for 'Northern Exposure,' 'Big Sky,' 'Sully' and many other movies and TV series, has died. She was 71.

Actress Valerie Mahaffey, who had recurring roles in "Desperate Housewives" and the 1990s TV show "Northern Exposure" has died after a battle with cancer, her husband, Joseph Kell, told Variety.

Valerie Mahaffey at the Los Angeles Industry Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures “Sully” at The DGA Theater on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series "Northern Exposure," died at age 71 after a battle with ...

LOS ANGELES — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at 71 after a battle with ...

Valerie Mahaffey of ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Young Sheldon’ dies at 71 by: The Associated Press Posted: Jun 1, 2025 / 08:45 AM PDT Updated: Jun 1, 2025 / 08:45 AM PDT ...

Mahaffey also appeared on television in “The Powers That Be,” “Big Sky,” “Seinfeld,” “Wings” and “ER.” Her film credits include “Jungle 2 Jungle,” “Senior Trip” and ...

Valerie Mahaffey of ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Young Sheldon’ dies by: The Associated Press Posted: Jun 1, 2025 / 09:08 AM CDT Updated: Jun 1, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT ...

LOS ANGELES -- Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series "Northern Exposure," died at age 71 after a battle with ...

OS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at age 71 after a battle ...