Valerie Mahaffey, best known for her roles in "Desperate Housewives" and "Young Sheldon," has died . She was 71.

Her publicist confirmed with Fox News Digital Mahaffey's death on Friday, May 30, after she lost her battle with cancer.

"Valerie Mahaffey was a striking and charismatic stage, film, and television actress whose career spanned many decades. Her warm and infectious energy was felt by anyone who had the good fortune of knowing her," the statement read.

Her husband, Joseph Kell, additionally shared a heartfelt tribute, "I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed."

Mahaffey was born and raised in Indonesia until the age of 11. She then lived in several places, including Nigeria, Texas and England.

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