Paula Shaw, the actress best known for her roles in “Freddy vs. Jason” and multiple Hallmark Channel movies, has died. She was 84.

Shaw’s passing was announced by The Max, a personal development workshop that she taught for over 30 years.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce Paula passed away peacefully on Wednesday Sept. 10, 2025 morning at 9:00 am,” read a statement on The Max’s website. 8

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“Paula touched countless lives through The MAX, the Mastery, and her transformational work,” the statement continued. “Her legacy lives on in the communities she created and the lives she changed.”

The Esalen Institute, where Shaw taught The Max, posted a tribute to the late actress on Instagram.

“PAULA SHAW taught THE MAX workshops at Esalen Institute for over 32 years,” the tribu

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