00:00Oscar-nominated actress Valerie Perrine,
00:03celebrated for her captivating roles and critical acclaim,
00:06passed away on Monday at her Los Angeles home.
00:09She was 82.
00:10Her close friend confirmed the cause as complications from Parkinson's disease,
00:14diagnosed in 2015.
00:17Perrine, who began her career as a Playboy playmate and Las Vegas showgirl,
00:21transcended her bombshell image.
00:23She earned a Cannes Award and an Oscar nomination
00:25for her powerful performance in the Lenny Bruce biopic, Lenny.
00:29Her extensive career spanned over four decades,
00:32including memorable appearances in Slaughterhouse-Five and Superman,
00:35alongside Christopher Reeve.
00:37Perrine's unique blend of sensuality and vulnerability
00:40left a significant mark on Hollywood.
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