Beloved ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon’ Star Dies Suddenly at 71—What Happened?
Mahaffrey had a prolific career, with consistent TV appearances on several shows from 1977 to 2022
🙏 RIP Valerie Mahaffey, she was brillant on #DesperateHousewives ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kO82OGH0IE
— • Wisteria Lane • Coming Soon 🍎 (@DHCentral) May 31, 2025
Mahaffrey went on to become a familiar face on television and living rooms throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with memorable guest appearances on Newhart, Cheers, Seinfeld, Frasier, and Wings.
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The actress is also fondly remembered for her appearances in shows like ER, L.A. Law, The West Wing, Law & Order: SVU, and Judging Amy.
In 2006, she delighted fans with another standout role as the subtly sinister Alma Hodge on Desperate Housewives.
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More recently, from 2017 to 2020, she played the firm but frustrated teacher Victoria MacElroy on Young Sheldon, the spin-off of the successful comedy show, The Big Bang Theory.
Mahaffrey’s career was evergreen, with constant roles in film and television from 1977 to 2022. Her last appearance was on Apple’s Echo 3, an American action thriller series in which she appeared for three episodes.
Netizens lamented her passing, and took the chance to fondly remember their favorite roles
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Despite her cancer diagnosis, Mahaffrey never stopped trying to bring happiness and enjoyment to her fans with her screen presence and work ethic, only slowing down in recent years.
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