A PHOTO from Shelley Duvall's final birthday celebration, taken just days before her death due to complications from diabetes, has been shared. On July 11, 2024, the Hollywood legend died at the age of 75. On Thursday, a fan shared the last known photo taken of Shelley Duvall before her death on social media as part of a touching tribute to the late actress.
The fan, Sarah - who runs a Shelley Duvall fan account - uploaded a selfie of herself and The Shining star on X, formally Twitter . The photo showed a cheerful Shelly resting her head on Sarah's shoulder as both women smiled at the camera. "I’ve seen the news about Shelley Duvall.
I’m doing ok. Shelley was having difficulties with her health over the past few months and I visited with her often," Sarah captioned the post . She continued, "I’ll always be grateful for the memories I created with her and that I was able to give her comfort and companionship.
" Later, Sarah added in the comment thread, "This photo was this past Sunday on her 75th birthday. "She was so appreciative and when I left she thanked me for lifting her spirits. I’ll always remember that.
She made such a positive impact on my life as I did on hers." Fans rushed to the post's comment section to applaud the fan for making Shelley feel special in what turned out to be her final days. One person wrote, "Thank you for being a friend to her.
I’m sorry for your loss." "My condolences. Thank you for making her feel loved and appreciated til the very e.