LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at age 71 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released Saturday by her publicist.

Valerie Mahaffey, a prolific actress of film, stage and TV shows including "Young Sheldon" and "Northern Exposure," has died at 71 from cancer.

In addition to starring in “Northern Exposure,” Mahaffey is known for playing Bitsy in Adam Sandler’s film “Jack and Jill” and Annie in 2003’s “Seabiscuit.” She al