Valerie Perrine Dies at 82 After Cannes Win, Oscar
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- Valerie Perrine, a screen siren, passed away at 82, as reported by the initial story.
- Perrine was initially known for her "skin-baring temptress roles" but later garnered "rave reviews, a Cannes award and an Oscar nomination" for her work in "Lenny."
- The Guardian Culture specifically highlights her roles in "Superman and Lenny," reinforcing her significant filmography.
- Variety, however, reports on the death of Ronnie Bowman, a leading bluegrass singer, indicating a potential error or misattribution in the provided source list for Valerie Perrine's story.
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