Valerie Mahaffey, known for her Emmy-winning role in Northern Exposure, died at the age of 71. Her husband, Joseph Kell, ...

Valerie spent nearly 50 years in show business, with notable performances in Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, and Young Sheldon.

She died on Friday, May 30 in Los Angeles. Mahaffey was known for playing eccentric characters on Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, Northern Exposure, and Big Sky.