Hollywood Reacts To The Death Of The Shining Star
Though Shelley Duvall is best known for her role in “The Shining” — a gig she almost quit – a surprising amount of celebrities are coming out to praise her work in “Popeye.” J. A. Bayona, the director of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” is one such fan, kind of. “I will always remember Shelley Duvall as the star of ‘Popeye.’ I never saw the movie. The showing ended up being sold out while I was waiting in line to see it. I was 5 years old and, in my mind, that movie was already sensational,” Bayona said, describing her as perfect in everything that she did. “Thank you for making us dream. Also, thank you for the nightmares,” the filmmaker concluded.
“Baby Driver” director Edgar Wright highlighted several of Duvall’s diverse performances, describing her as someone who “burned up the screen in many funny, intense and idiosyncratic roles.” “This is Spinal Tap” actor Michael McKean also shared his thoughts on the late actress, writing, “I’ve always loved Shelley Duval. This will continue, always.”
A lot of celebs involved with “The Shining” are taking a moment on social media to praise Duvall’s talents. Stephen King, who wrote the “Shining” novel, mourned the actor’s passing. “Very sorry [Shelley] Duvall has passed. Wonderful, talented, underused actor,” he wrote. The official Stanley Kubrick X account also put out a statement praising the icon. Mike Flanagan, who directed “The Shining” sequel “Doctor Sleep,” also expressed his love for the actor on X.