Valerie Mahaffey, known for her Emmy-winning role in Northern Exposure, died at the age of 71. Her husband, Joseph Kell, confirmed the news to People. Mahaffey was previously diagnosed with cancer.

The Emmy-winning actor was known for playing quirky characters like Eve in “Northern Exposure.” Valerie Mahaffey in Los Angeles in 2016. Emma McIntyre / Getty Images file ...

LOS ANGELES -- Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series "Northern Exposure," died at age 71 after a battle with ...

Valerie Mahaffey, known for playing Eve in the ‘90s TV series “Northern Exposure,” has died. She was 71. The Emmy-winning actor died after a battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed in a ...