Actress Known For Quirky Screen Persona And Piercing Scream

Shelley Duvall, Star of 'The Shining' and Robert Altman Films, Dies

Actress Known for Quirky Screen Persona and Piercing Scream

Shelley Duvall, the actress best known for her roles in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" and several acclaimed Robert Altman films, has died. She was 73.

Altman's Muse and 'The Shining' Icon

Duvall's lithesome features and quirky screen personality made her one of the biggest film stars of the 1970s. She appeared in a wide range of Altman's films, including "MASH," "McCabe & Mrs. Miller," and "Nashville." Her piercing scream in "The Shining" has become one of the most iconic moments in horror cinema.

Trailblazing Trailblazer

Born in Texas, Duvall's wide-eyed winsome presence was a mainstay in Altman's films, where she often played ethereal or vulnerable characters. Her performance in "3 Women" earned her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in 1978.

Duvall's death is a loss for the film world and a reminder of the enduring power of her performances.