Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey of Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon fame passes away at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress celebrated for her roles in *Desperate Housewives* and *Young Sheldon*, has died at 71 after a private battle with cancer. Known for her sharp wit and quirky charm, Mahaffey won an Emmy for *Northern Exposure* and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for *French Exit*.

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