Shelley Duvall Experienced Love With Dan Gilroy: See the Late ‘Shining’ Actress’ Dating History

Bernard Sampson

Shelley was first linked to her ex-husband, Bernard, in the late 1960s. “We met at a benefit for the astronauts that crashed,” she told THR, referring to the Apollo 1 explosion in 1967. “I was modeling a Rudi Gernreich bathing suit, the kind with the cutouts.”

The couple dated for a number of years, living at her beau’s parents’ house, before they married in 1970. However, they called it quits by 1974.

Paul Simon

The 3 Women actress moved on with Paul in 1976. Though their romance didn’t last, both went on and found new love. Following their split in 1979, Paul was married to late actress Carrie Fisher from 1983 to 1984. He also married his third wife, Edie Brickell, in 1992.

Paul and Edie — who are still together — share their three kids, Lulu Simon, Gabriel Elijah Simon and Adrian Edward Simon.

Ringo Starr

Though details about their relationship aren’t totally clear, multiple reports indicate Shelley and Ringo were involved from 1979 to 1980. Throughout their two-year romance, the duo attended a handful of events together.

Stanley Wilson

In 1980, Shelley met her next boyfriend Stanley Wilson on the set of Popeye. According to IMDb, the two lived together for several years, while Stanley also made some guest appearances on her show Faerie Tale Theatre. However, they two split by 1986.

Dan Gilroy

Shelley’s last and longest romance was with Dan, the “Rico Mambo” musician. Though the lovers kept a very low profile throughout their relationship, Shelley told THR that they had been together since 1989. According to the actress, the couple met on the set of Disney Channel’s Mother Goose Rock ‘n’ Rhyme and maintained a strong bond over the years. The two lived a quiet life in Shelley’s native Texas before her death.