She had memorable roles on TV shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “Northern Exposure,” and in the dark comedy film “French Exit.” ...

Valerie Mahaffey, a prolific actress of film, stage and TV shows including "Young Sheldon" and "Northern Exposure," has died at 71 from cancer.

Valerie Mahaffey's stage, film and television work included the soap opera “The Doctors” more than 45 years ago and encompassed roles in the TV series “Young Sheldon" and “Desperate Housewives.” ...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actor known for 'Northern Exposure,' 'Big Sky,' 'Sully' and many other movies and TV ...

Mahaffey also appeared on shows like "Desperate Housewives," "Big Sky," "Glee," "Dead to Me," and "The Doctors." ...