Harper Valerie Vedic birth chart profile
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Harper Valerie

• Remembering (Aug 30, 2019)

★ August 22, 1939 · Suffern, New York
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Leo
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
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Biography

Who is Harper Valerie?

American actress who became widely popular as the man-hungry worrywart, Rhoda Morgenstern, on the popular Mary Tyler Moore Show for four years (1970-1974). She continued the same character married to a nice Jewish boy in her spin-off role in Rhoda (1974-1978). For her work on Mary Tyler Moore, she thrice received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and later received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Rhoda. Harper started as a dancer at New York Radio City Music Hall, moving on to stock productions and musicals. Following her two popular series, she concentrated on changing her image, making a pilot that fizzled in 1982 and starring in the family sitcom Valerie (1986-1987). In 1995 her series, The Office, had a short run. Her film appearances include roles in Freebie and the Bean (1974) and Chapter Two (1979), both of which garnered her Golden Globe Award nominations. Harper returned to stage work in her later career, appearing in several Broadway productions. In 2010, she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance as Tallulah Bankhead in the play Looped. In 2001, she released her autobiography, Today I am a Maam. Harper ran against Melissa Gilbert for president of the Screen Actors Guild, a contest that Gilbert won with such a narrow margin and "too many inconsistencies" that a rerun was called for by the guild committee on 7 January 2002. Harpers first marriage was to Richard Schaal, 1964-1979, and her second marriage was to Tony Cacciotti, 1983, with one adopted daughter, Cristina Cacciotti. Involved in the civic drive against hunger, she rolled up her sleeves to do volunteer work in the Los Angeles, California soup kitchen projects. In 2009, Harper was diagnosed with lung cancer. Tests from a 2013 January hospital stay revealed she had leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, a rare condition in which cancer cells spread into the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain. She was treated with chemotherapy. In 2016, Harper continued battling cancer with treatment. Valerie Harper died at 10:06 AM on 30 August 2019 in Los Angeles, eight days after her 80th birthday. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Valerie Harper (Harper Valerie) – Public Profile

Valerie Harper (born August 22, 1939 in Suffern, New York, United States) is an American actress best known for her work on television, stage, and film. She is widely recognized for originating the character Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off Rhoda, a role that made her a prominent figure in American television comedy.

Notable works

Harper’s most enduring impact comes from Rhoda Morgenstern, a beloved character on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (and Rhoda). Her work on television, as well as in theatre and film, contributed to a long and varied career in entertainment. She also pursued stage performances and public appearances that highlighted her versatility as an actress and performer.

News and key events

  • 2013: Valerie Harper publicly announced a cancer diagnosis (mesothelioma) and began treatment, continuing to perform and appear publicly in the years that followed.
  • 2019: Harper passed away after a battle with cancer, prompting tributes and remembrances from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Recent projects

Following her passing in 2019, there have been no widely reported active film or television projects credited to Valerie Harper. In the later years of her life, she remained a presence in interviews, theatre appearances, and public memories of her iconic roles.

Social media and public profiles

Public profiles bearing Valerie Harper’s name have existed and were used to share news, interviews, and tributes during her career and after her passing. As with many public figures, social media activity is typically managed by her family, estate, or representatives. For current information, verify via reputable entertainment outlets or the official profiles associated with her estate.

Additional information

Valerie Harper’s legacy endures in television history as a defining presence of Rhoda Morgenstern, a character whose warmth, humor, and resilience left an indelible mark on audiences. Her career traversed stages of theatre and screen, contributing to a lasting footprint in American pop culture.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Harper Valerie's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Harper Valerie's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Ruchaka Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Harper Valerie live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Harper Valerie, in order.

PREVIOUSApr 15, 2026 - Jun 8, 2026
Rahu / Ketu / Mercury
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What do Harper Valerie's numerology numbers say?

Harper Valerie's core numbers are Karmic Debt 14, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 2, Personality 11.

⚖Karmic Debt
14

Chaldean Karmic Debt 14 indicates lessons around freedom and moderation. It asks you to control excess, improve boundaries, and practice responsible choices.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1964
Relationship
Marriage 1964 (15 year first marriage, Richard Schaal)
1970
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 19 September 1970 (Debut broadcast of TV series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show")
1974
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 9 September 1974 (Debut broadcast of TV series "Rhoda")
1983
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1983 (Daughter born by second husband)
1986
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1 March 1986 (Debut broadcast of TV series "Valerie")
2001
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 2001 (Autobiography, "Today I am a Maam")
2009
Health
Medical diagnosis 2009 (Lung cancer)
2013
Health
Medical diagnosis January 2013 (Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis)
2019
Death
Death by Disease 30 August 2019 at 10:06 AM in Los Angeles (Cancer, age 80)
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