Valerie Mahaffey, Actress in "Northern Exposure" and "Desperate Housewives," Dies at 71She had memorable roles on TV shows like "Desperate Housewives" and "Northern Exposure," and in the dark comedy film "French Exit."
Source: Valerie Mahaffey, Actress in "Northern Exposure" and "Desperate Housewives," Dies at 71 (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/arts/valerie-mahaffey-dead.html)