Who is Alice Ziolkoski? Valerie Mahaffey’s daughter pays tribute to mom as Desperate Housewives actress dies at 71

Valerie Mahaffey's daughter Alice Ziolkoski is an actress in her own right. Ziolkoski, who has acted in movies like "The Witch Files," posted a sweet tribute to the actress, who passed away at the age of seventy-one after a battle with cancer.

Valerie Mahaffey began her film career in 1977 and later appeared in the series Northern Exposure, in which she played Eve. Her performance in the show earned her an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Her career, which spanned almost five decades, also included guest appearances in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Seinfeld."

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Valerie Mahaffey's daughter, Alice Ziolkoski, took to Instagram on 31 May and spoke about cherishing the moments she spent with her mother, while sharing a picture:

"Don't really have the words to say right now. Cancer sucks. I'll look for you in all the fun moments of life. I know that's where you'll be💕🪽. I know we'll see each other again someday. I love you infinity much. Thank you everyone for your kind words."

Valerie Mahaffey was married to director Joseph Kell. He also released a statement following Mahaffey's death, saying:

"I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed."

Valerie Mahaffey's daughter, Alice Ziolkoski, is a writer, actress and producer, who according to her IMDB Page, has acted in movies such as "See Plum Run," "Summer Eleven," "The Dead Girls Detective Agency," "Diggstown," and "Pursued", among others.

Alice Ziolkoski, who also goes by the name Alice Richards is married to actor Paul K Richards. The pair married earlier this year on 25 March, following their engagement last year in October. The couple married in a private ceremony attended by closest friends and family.

According to his LinkedIn page, Paul graduated with a degree in Film, Cinema and Video Studies. His acting credits include "Definitely Dead," "Hustle," "Horror Independent 8," and "Cadillac City."

Paul Richards also posted a tribute to his mother-in-law, Valerie Mahaffey, saying:

"The best mother in law. We'll miss you."

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Valerie Mahaffey, whose other acting credits included "French Exit," 'Devious Maids," "Desperate Housewives," and "The 8th Day," among others, died in her home in Los Angeles, as stated by her publicist.

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