Celebrity News 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 ...

Celebrity ‘Desperate Housewives,’ actress has died, she was 71 By Angel Green, WFTV.com May 31, 2025 at 3:13 pm EDT + Caption ...

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 known for memorable roles on shows such as ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘Desperate Housewives,’ has died at 71.

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.