Emmy winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at age 71, her family has confirmed.
Mahaffey’s publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer.
The star was known for her work on television series including Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon and Big Sky.
In a statement provided to Variety, Mahaffey’s husband Joseph Kell said that he had “lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses”.
“She will be missed,” he said
On Facebook, the couple’s daughter Alice wrote: “I don’t really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks. I’ll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that’s where you’ll be
