Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland has died on the age of 84.
Sally Kirkland has handed away on the age of 84
The Hollywood star’s passing was confirmed by her consultant Michael Greene on Tuesday (11.11.25) – simply days after it was introduced that she’d entered hospice care amid her battle with dementia.
Sally was greatest identified for her position within the 1987 movie Anna – which earned her the Oscar nod and a Golden Globe Award – and likewise had elements in Bruce Almighty, JFK, The Haunted and the unique Charlie’s Angels TV collection.
It had been revealed earlier this week that she had been recognized with dementia final 12 months and was receiving hospice care in Palm Springs, California.
In response to a GoFundMe web page arrange by buddies, Kirkland had struggled with “two separate life-threatening circumstances”.
A latest replace to the web page learn: “Thanks for all of your love and assist. Sally is grateful in your kindness and love.
“Sally is in a hospice now and is resting comfortably. Please maintain and ship the sunshine for Sally.”
The daughter of former Vogue journal vogue editor Sally Kirkland, she appeared nude within the stage manufacturing The 13 Most Lovely Girls throughout the Nineteen Sixties earlier than enjoying Robert Redford’s love curiosity within the 1973 film The Sting.
Her portrayal of the titular character in Anna earned her an Academy Award nomination for Finest Actress – which noticed her up in opposition to the likes of Meryl Streep, Glenn Shut and Cher.
Sally recalled in 2012: “On the Oscars, there have been all these film stars rising from their limos, after which there was me. I felt like Cinderella.
“The best half was the sensation to be in the identical Oscar class of those ladies that I used to be an enormous fan of – Meryl, Glenn, Holly (Hunter) and Cher, who I used to curler skate with within the ’70s.”
After her awards recognition with Anna, Sally portrayed an outrageous rock star reverse Kevin Costner in Tony Scott’s 1990 film Revenge and featured in erotic thrillers reminiscent of Excessive Stakes and Within the Warmth of Ardour.
Sally was married and divorced twice and taught appearing to college students reminiscent of Sandra Bullock. She was additionally an ordained minister and practiced yoga.
She as soon as stated: “My angle is all the time one in all sensuality, aggressive enthusiasm and type of outrageousness in my expression.
“I suppose if I wished to be the lady subsequent door, I may have. I believe America is just a little too confused by somebody who seems to be sexual and religious on the identical time.”
