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Oscar-Nominated Actress Sally Kirkland Dies at 84
Palm Springs, CA – Sally Kirkland, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her dynamic performances and enduring love for the craft, has passed away at the age of 84. Her manager confirmed the news, stating, “She was a force to be reckoned with and loved acting more than life.”
Kirkland’s representative, Michael Greene, reported that the actress died Tuesday morning at a Palm Springs hospice. Her passing comes after a period of significant health challenges, which saw friends launch a GoFundMe campaign to assist with medical expenses following multiple fractures to her neck, wrist, and hip last year.
An update on the GoFundMe account on November 7 revealed Kirkland had entered hospice care after a recent fall. The message conveyed gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting, “Sally is on hospice now and is resting comfortably.
Please hold and send the light for Sally.”
Throughout her extensive career, Kirkland transitioned from a leading lady to a memorable character actress, leaving an indelible mark on both film and television. She is widely recognized for her role in “The Sting,” where she starred alongside Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Her performance in the 1987 film “Anna” earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe win in the same category.
Kirkland’s filmography boasts an impressive array of titles, including “The Way We Were” with Barbra Streisand, “Revenge” with Kevin Costner, Ron Howard’s “EDtv,” Oliver Stone’s “JFK,” and “Bruce Almighty” with Jim Carrey. She also made a cameo in the classic comedy “Blazing Saddles.”
On the small screen, Kirkland was a series regular on “Valley of the Dolls” and “Charlie’s Angels,” with guest appearances on shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Roseanne.” Her final film, “Sallywood,” is set to be released on November 14.
Born with a spirit for both the spiritual and the glamorous, as she once described her life’s duality, Kirkland’s early career in the 1960s often challenged conventions, including appearances in Andy Warhol’s “13 Most Beautiful Women” and Terrence McNally’s off-Broadway play “Sweet Eros.”
Sally Kirkland was married twice, first to musician Michael Jarrett in 1975 and later to jazz producer Mark Hebert in 1985; both marriages ended in divorce. She leaves behind a legacy of powerful performances and a deep dedication to the art of acting.
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