shocking loss: shelley duvall from The Shining dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the actress acclaimed for her roles in "The Shining" and "Popeye," has passed away at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes. Known for her unique and eccentric characters, Duvall had a rich career spanning from the 1970s. Beyond her iconic performance as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," she also starred in films like "Thieves Like Us" and "3 Women." After taking a break from acting in 2002, Duvall briefly returned for a controversial interview in 2016 and appeared in the 2022 movie "The Forest Hills."

Shelley Duvall is best known for her roles as Wendy Torrance in "The Shining," as Olive Oyl in "Popeye," as well as starring in "Thieves Like Us" and "3 Women."

"The Shining," directed by Stanley Kubrick, is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time. Released in 1980, the film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name and follows the story of Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, who becomes the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel. Duvall's portrayal of Wendy Torrance, Jack's distressed wife, earned critical acclaim and remains a significant part of her legacy in cinema history.