Oscar-nominated actor dies in hospice care following period of ill health

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11 Nov 2025 • 9:35 PM MYT
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  • Actor Sally Kirkland has died at the age of 84, her representative confirmed.
  • She passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning in hospice care in Palm Springs, California, following a period of ill health including dementia, infections, and falls.
  • Kirkland was nominated for an Oscar in 1988 for Best Actress for her lead role in the indie drama Anna, also winning a Golden Globe for the performance.
  • Her extensive career included over 250 film and television appearances, with roles in movies such as Blazing Saddles, JFK, The Sting and Bruce Almighty.
  • She was also a notable figure in New York City's 1960s avant-garde theatre scene and a former member of Andy Warhol’s The Factory.

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