Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress known for her roles in The Shining and Popeye, sadly passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 75. Before retiring from acting, Duvall was celebrated as one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood, winning various accolades throughout her career.
Apart from her successful acting career, Duvall’s personal life also drew attention. She was in a relationship with musician Dan Gilroy for over three decades. Gilroy, 65, was a member of the early Madonna band The Breakfast Club in the 1980s. The band, which included Madonna and Gilroy’s brother Ed, had a hit single titled “Right on Track,” which peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
After Madonna left to form a new band, Dan and Shelley eventually met in 1989 while co-starring in the Disney Channel movie Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme. The couple fell in love during the filming of the movie, where Dan played Gordon Goose and Shelley portrayed Little Bo Peep. They lived together in Texas until Duvall’s passing from complications related to diabetes.
Prior to her relationship with Dan Gilroy, Shelley Duvall was married to artist Bernard Sampson in 1970, but they divorced in 1974. She also dated singer Paul Simon in the late 1970s, with their relationship ending when she introduced him to her friend Carrie Fisher, who went on to date Simon.
Shelley Duvall’s legacy as a talented actress and her enduring relationship with Dan Gilroy continue to be remembered and celebrated by fans and the entertainment industry.
