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.

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 ...

‘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, 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 ...

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 ...

More recently, she won over a new generation of fans with her recurring roles as the stern teacher Victoria MacElroy on Young Sheldon (2017–2020), and the wildly narcissistic Lorna Harding ...

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 stage, film and television work included the soap opera “The Doctors” more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series “Young Sheldon” and “Desperate Housewives.” ...

Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon star, Valerie Mahaffey, dies at 71 after cancer fight Valerie Mahaffey, who was best known for her role as Alma Hodge on Desperate Housewives, has died at ...

‘Desperate Housewives’ star dies at 71 after cancer battle Published: May. 31, 2025, 1:58 p.m. Valerie Mahaffey, an acclaimed TV and film actress, died Friday, May 30, 2025, after a battle ...