Sally Kirkland, the Oscar‑nominated American actress best known for her 1987 indie hit Anna, died on Tuesday morning at age 84. The 84‑year‑old left us in Palm Springs, California, after a long battle with health issues that began with a fall in the shower in October. Her representative confirmed the death early Tuesday, and Variety reports that she had been placed in hospice care the week before.
Kirkland’s fall left her with broken ribs and a foot injury, and she also battled a bone infection that spread into her bloodstream, as well as dementia. Her GoFundMe page lists these complications as part of her final fight.
While most remember Kirkland for the Oscar‑nominated performance in Anna, the film’s 1987 modest independent comedy, she had a wide TV presence. She appeared in long‑running series such as Felicity, Roseanne, Valley of the Dolls and Days of Our Lives. Her work earned her a Golden Globe, the Los Angeles Film Critics Award, and an unforgettable moment when critic Rex Reed described her as “devouring Anna like a raw steak” during a Cannes Film Festival elevator ride.
Before social media, Kirkland built her career by writing letters to industry insiders, calling in favors from Hollywood figures like Andy Warhol, and relentlessly promoting her work. In a 2012 Huffington Post interview, she recalled feeling like a Cinderella figure among Hollywood elites at the Oscars, comparing herself to stars such as Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, and Cher.
Sally Kirkland’s legacy lives on through her groundbreaking performance in Anna and her memorable TV roles. She will be remembered by fans and colleagues for the passion she brought to every character and for championing her own craft in an era before online self‑promotion. Her loss is felt deeply across the film and television community.
Source: ianslive
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