Valerie Mahaffey’s Final Curtain

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Three news outlets report that beloved actress Valerie Mahaffey, known from hit series like “Desperate Housewives” and “Young Sheldon” (as well as “Northern Exposure”), has passed away at 71. Despite her storied career lighting up our screens, the headlines now remind us that even TV legends eventually exit stage left.

foxnews.com / 'Desperate Housewives' star Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71

Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey, famous for her roles in "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon," dies at the age of 71.

pagesix.com / Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Young Sheldon’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress, dead at 71 after cancer battle

“I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses," her husband, Joseph Kell, tells Page Six.

decider.com / R.I.P. Valerie Mahaffey: ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon’ Star Dead at 71

The Emmy-winning actress also appeared on Glee, Devious Maids, Big Sky, and Dead to Me.

nypost.com / ‘Northern Exposure’ actress Valerie Mahaffey dead at 71: Emmy-winner also appeared in ‘ER,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Young Sheldon’

Mahaffey died Friday following a short battle with cancer, her husband, Joseph Kell, said in a statement.

oann.com / Emmy-winning ‘Northern Exposure’ actress Valerie Mahaffey, also appeared in ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Young Sheldon’, dies at 71

Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in “Northern Exposure,” “Big Sky” and “Young Sheldon,” has passed away at 71-years-old.

cbsnews.com / Valerie Mahaffey, actress in "Desperate Housewives" and "Northern Exposure," dies at 71

Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.

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