Key Highlights
- Sally Kirkland, 84, enters hospice after battling health issues.
- Kirkland’s representative states she is afflicted with dementia and faced life-threatening infections this past year.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds for her medical expenses.
- Kirkland is known for her roles in films such as “The Sting” and “Anna,” earning an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win.
Sally Kirkland: A Legendary Actress’s Final Days
Hollywood icon Sally Kirkland, 84, has entered hospice care at a Palm Springs hospital after battling a series of devastating health issues this past year. According to her representative Michael Greene, the legendary actress is suffering from dementia and two separate life-threatening infections that followed a series of bone fractures.
Health Struggles
Kirkland’s representative provided detailed information about her recent health struggles: “The combination of these injuries and infections have required extensive hospitalizations and rehab beyond the 100 days insurance will cover,” Greene stated. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support Kirkland’s medical expenses, with a statement revealing that she “faced two separate life-threatening infections” after fracturing multiple bones this past year.
Notable Career
Kirkland’s illustrious acting career spans over six decades. She is best known for her role in the film “The Sting,” where she played Sarah Ross, and for “Anna,” which earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win. Other notable roles include appearances in “Charlie’s Angels,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and the Kevin Costner-led film “JFK.” Kirkland also starred in “Bruce Almighty” and had a cameo in “80 For Brady.”
Her career highlights include two Golden Globe wins, making her one of the few actresses to achieve this feat.
Her journey into acting began at a young age, with her mother being involved in Vogue magazine’s modeling industry. Kirkland herself became a model before transitioning to acting.
Inspiring Life
Kirkland’s life and career have inspired numerous others. A 2024 film titled “Sallywood” follows an aspiring writer who meets the actress and seeks to revive her career after a chance meeting with Kirkland. The film highlights the enduring legacy of Kirkland in Hollywood.
Her personal experiences also included a close encounter with influential figures, such as being a member of Andy Warhol’s Factory during its heyday. In interviews, Kirkland has shared anecdotes about meeting and learning from her idols, including Marilyn Monroe and Shelley Winters.
Final Days in Hospice
As Kirkland approaches the end of her life, her friends and fans are coming together to support her. Cody Galloway, a dear friend and former student, is currently with her at the hospice. Michael Greene has stated that he will be traveling from JFK to see his client “until the very end,” holding her hand as she rests comfortably.
Kirkland’s legacy in Hollywood continues to inspire new generations of actors and actresses. As she faces these final days, her contributions to cinema and television are celebrated by those who have been touched by her work.
