Paula Shaw, who starred alongside Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds in the 1982 hit film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas , has passed away at age 84, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Shaw was also known for portraying Pamela Vorhees, mom of Jason, in the 2003 horror flick Freddy vs Jason, as well as numerous Hallmark Channel movies.

She died in her sleep at home in Vancouver after battling an unnamed but "lengthy illness," according to a statement posted to the website for her acting workshop, The Max with Paula Shaw . Tap Here To Add Radar Online as A Trusted Source Article continues below advertisement

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