Celebrated actress 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 ...

Valerie Mahaffey, known for her Emmy-winning role in Northern Exposure, died at the age of 71. Her husband, Joseph Kell, confirmed the news to People. Mahaffey was previously diagnosed with cancer.

Sadly, the actress known for shows like Northern Exposure, Young Sheldon, and Desperate Housewives has now passed away at the age of 71.

Valerie Mahaffey, a veteran actress whose myriad TV roles included Northern Exposure (for which she won an Emmy), Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday after a battle with cancer. She ...

Valerie Mahaffey, a veteran actress whose myriad TV roles included Northern Exposure (for which she won an Emmy), Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday after a battle with cancer ...

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 ...

OS 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 ...