On social media, fans also sent sincere homages, complimenting her on her ability to add distinctive character to each part.
One fan said on X (previously Twitter) that Valerie Mahaffey left an impact regardless of the quantity of episodes or lines she would have.
Another person said, “She was always JUST right no matter what she was working in.” A third person said, “My heart leaped with joy when her name appeared on the screen.”
“Everything had her in it! And nobody was more skilled at passive-aggressive, soft-spoken violence! I’m really sorry to learn that she’s just 71 years old. Rest in peace,” an admirer commented on X.
A Career Winning on Stage and Screen
Mahaffey was born in Indonesia on June 16, 1953, and lived there for her early years before relocating to Nigeria, England, and finally the United States.
