From 1981: Shelley Duvall talks working on 'The Shining'

During an interview with Gene Shalit on TODAY on Nov. 10, 1981, actor Shelley Duvall opens up about why working on "The Shining" was "extremely difficult."

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[cgeorge]

We need more people like her in this cruel world. R.I.P.

[lee]

She had such an amazing vibe, sweet, sunny, and curious. One of the best of the era. RIP to a real legend.

[Anthony-qjqe]

She seemed like a very sweet lady, sorry to hear of her passing....🥺

[Lexyvil]

I really loved her voice... Rest in peace, Shelley :(

[TheArtofGuitar]

So much light in those eyes. <3 RIP Shelley.

[azluan]

It's so rare to come across people who are so transparent and open, almost like a child. RIP Shelly.

[justmejenny]

She was so young here. I love her voice. Her Bedtime Stories, Fairie Time Theater and Tall Tales shows were wonderful.

[mattbubblezmiller]

She genuinely seemed like a really sweet person, and she didnt deserve any of the abuse Kubrick gave her or the hate she got from being in the movie.

R.I.P. you legend, thanks for the great performances you gave us

[georgehunter]

She had a bright cheery face. She was so cute

[TheSouthIsHot]

She is so adorable in this interview. Welcome to joyful eternity, Sweet Shelley!🕊

[clairdelunefan]

I always liked her unique looks. She also had such an ethereal quality about her. It was awful how some people exploited her later on when she was unwell. RIP Shelly.🌹

[Dan-sxkh]

I love her voice and face. Such a sweetheart.

[fenderfox]

Shelly was so beautiful, when I recently heard about the crazy things she had to endure during the shining filming, may she rest in peace 🙏 thank you for giving us such a beautiful human😊

[tamtamj]

I loved her! R.I.P. sweet Shelley. You were a great actress. 😢

[Ohsnapitzann]

Shelly seemed like a genuinely nice and sweet person. I hope she rest in peace.

[cafeAmericano]

"TIME BANDITS", dude..shelley was too polite to correct him

[ShikagoMale]

She was so incredibly, off-the-charts charismatic. RIP.

[pinkworld]

R.I.P. Ms Beautiful Shelley Duvall!♥️😢🙏

[funkyflights]

This women is one of my favorites, her aura is real and sweet … The world will miss you Shellie… 😢

[nightslayer]

Shelley was a kindhearted actress and may she rest in peace ❤🕊🙏🌷🌸🌷🌹