Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Young Sheldon’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress, dead at 71 after cancer battle By . Eileen Reslen. Published May 31, 2025, 4:29 p.m. ET.

Known for her roles on Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon, Valerie Mahaffey died on May 30 at 71 years old after a lengthy battle with cancer.

‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘Young Sheldon’ star dead at 71 Published: Jun. 02, 2025, 9:50 a.m. Valerie Mahaffey an acclaimed TV and film actress died Friday after a battle with cancer.

DESPERATE Housewives and Young Sheldon star Valerie Mahaffey has died aged 71, her publicist has confirmed. The Emmy-winning actress had been diagnosed with cancer and died in Los Angeles on Friday… ...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress celebrated for her scene-stealing performances in Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71. Born on ...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress beloved for her offbeat roles across television and film, has died at age 71 following a battle with cancer. Her publicist, Jillian Roscoe, confirmed ...

Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon," has died. She was 71. Her publicist confirmed with Fox News Digital Mahaffey's death on Friday, May 30 ...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her work on such shows as Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon and Dead to Me, died Friday. She was 71.

Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died, family members and her rep confirm. She was 71. The “Young Sheldon” alum passed away on Friday in Los Angeles after losing her cancer battle ...

DESPERATE Housewives and Young Sheldon star Valerie Mahaffey has died aged 71, her publicist has confirmed. The Emmy-winning actress had been diagnosed with cancer and died in Los Angeles on Friday… ...

Mahaffey’s publicist told the news site that the actress, known for her roles on “Desperate Housewives,” “Northern Exposure” and “Young Sheldon,” died in Los Angeles after a battle ...

Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon star, ... Valerie Mahaffey, who was best known for her role as Alma Hodge on Desperate Housewives, has died at the age of 71. irishmirror. Bookmark. Share; ...