Oscar-Nominated Actress Sally Kirkland Dies at 84
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland has passed away at the age of 84, according to confirmation from sources. Her manager remarked that she was a vibrant presence in the acting world, stating, “She was a force to be reckoned with and loved acting more than life.” Kirkland had a remarkable ability to transition from leading roles to memorable character parts. Her final film, titled “Sallywood,” is set to premiere on November 14th.
Kirkland’s agent, Michael Green, announced her death, which occurred Tuesday morning at a hospice facility in Palm Springs. Following a severe accident last year in which she sustained a broken neck, wrist, and hip, friends of the actress initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with her medical expenses. Recent updates on the campaign indicated that she had entered hospice care after a fall.
In one of the updates, her supporters expressed gratitude, stating, “Thank you everyone for your love and support. Sally appreciates your kindness and love. Sally is now resting peacefully in a hospice. Please send Sally a light.”
Kirkland gained fame for her role in the film “The Sting,” working alongside Paul Newman and Robert Redford. She also received an Oscar nomination for her performance in “Anna,” for which she won a Golden Globe.
In her personal life, Kirkland married musician Michael Jarrett in 1975 and later jazz producer Mark Hebert in 1985, though both unions ended in divorce.
Kirkland’s impressive filmography includes roles in “The Way We Were,” “Revenge,” “E.,” and “Bruce Almighty.” She was also featured in numerous television series such as “Valley of the Dolls,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and had guest appearances on shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Roseanne.”
Her career was marked by bold choices, including nudity in some of her earlier roles. Kirkland’s breakthrough came with a notable appearance in Andy Warhol’s “13 Most Beautiful Women,” and she also took on challenging parts in off-Broadway productions.
In a 2002 interview, Kirkland reflected on her life, describing it as shaped by both “spirituality and glamor.”
