Veteran Hollywood actress Stella Stevens passes away at 84 due to Alzheimer's

Stella Stevens was a Hollywood actress known for her roles as Stella in The Nutty Professor and as Linda in The Poseidon Adventure. Unfortunately, on February 17, she breathed her last in Los Angeles. She was 84 years old.

Her son, actor-director-producer Andrew Stevens, told Variety that his mother suffered from Alzheimer's before her death. Her friend and manager Maria Calabrese said: "It was an honour and a privilege to work with Stella, who was one of the most amazing and gifted people." 

Former Kiss member Bruce Kulick also announced the news on social media, writing: “Legendary actress Stella Stevens, my brother's long-time partner, passed away this morning after a long illness. Today, she is finally reunited with Bob. She has acted in many movies that I like. It was very special for my family and me to meet her in person. RIP Stella, 1938-2023 (sic).”

Stella Stevens also worked in television. She was seen in series like Murder She Wrote and Magnum, P.I. At just 16, she married electrician Noble Herman Stevens. Stella gave birth to her first and only child, Andrew. Two years later, she divorced and started modelling and acting. Stevens won a Golden Globe for her 1959 film debut as a chorus girl in Say One for Me.