AceShowbiz - Valerie Perrine, acclaimed for her memorable roles in the 1970s "Superman" films and the Oscar-nominated portrayal of Honey Bruce in "Lenny," has passed away at the age of 82.

The news of Perrine's death was shared by her close friend Stacey Souther on Facebook. Souther revealed that the actress had been bravely battling Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years before she died peacefully at her home in Beverly Hills on Monday.

In a heartfelt tribute, Souther described Perrine as “a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest,” emphasizing the profound loss felt by those who knew her. "The world feels less beautiful without her in it," she expressed, adding her personal farewell: "I love you, Valerie. I'll see you on the other side."

To assist with final arrangements, Souther provided a link to a GoFundMe campaign aimed at covering the costs of Perrine's funeral. According to the post, Perrine’s final wish was to be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery. However, after her long illness, her financial resources were depleted. Souther called on fans and supporters to help make this wish a reality, emphasizing that Perrine truly deserved to be honored in this way.

Born on September 3, 1943, in Galveston, Texas, Valerie Perrine's career began as a showgirl in "Lido de Paris" at the Stardust Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. She soon transitioned into modeling, appearing in the May 1972 issue of Playboy. Notably, she became the first actress to intentionally appear nude on U.S. television during the 1973 PBS broadcast of Bruce Jay Friedman’s "Steambath" on "Hollywood Television Theater."

Perrine’s breakthrough came in 1975 when she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role as Honey Bruce, the stripper wife of comedian Lenny Bruce, in Bob Fosse’s film "Lenny." This performance also earned her nominations for both the Academy Award and Golden Globe.

She gained further recognition for her role as Miss Eve Teschmacher, the assistant and love interest of Lex Luthor, in the "Superman" film franchise, reprising the part in "Superman II" in 1980. Her other notable film credits include "The Border," "Maid to Order," "Bright Angel," and "Mask of Murder."

Valerie Perrine is survived by her brother, Kenneth.