Sally Kirkland, the Oscar-nominated star of “Anna,” has died, TheWrap has learned. She was 84.
A representative for the actress initially shared the news with TMZ early Tuesday morning, noting that she had suffered from dementia for the last year and was put into hospice in Palm Springs over the weekend. Her management later noted that she passed away from organ failure.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe Award winner, Sally Kirkland, earlier today due to natural causes,” her publicist told TheWrap. “Surrounded by her devoted friends and loved ones, Ms. Kirkland passed peacefully, touched by the immense outpouring of affection she received globally. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy and a remarkable body of work that will continue to inspire.”
In addition to her Academy Award nomination, Kirkland won a Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award for Yurek Bogayevicz’s 1987 film, “Anna.” She was also known for her roles in “The Haunted,” “Cold Feet,” “Best of the Best,” “JFK,” “Bruce Almighty” and, most recently, “80 for Brady.”
Her death also notably comes just days ahead of her movie, “Sallywood.” Per the logline: “Based on a true story, a writer moves to Hollywood and meets his idol Sally Kirkland and begins a journey trying to resurrect her fading career.”
The junior to Life and Vogue fashion editor Sally Kirkland, the younger Kirkland was even once a member of Andy Warhol’s The Factory.
She is survived by her godson, three cousins and a circle of close friends.
