Actress Sally Kirkland has been hospitalized in Southern California, being placed in hospice at a hospital in Palm Springs, TMZ reports. She is 84 years old.
This comes after the Golden Globe winner was diagnosed with dementia last year, her representative Michael Greene told the outlet, adding that her former student and friend Cody Galloway is by her side.
A GoFundMe page was started for Kirkland in November 2024 by her friends to help her on her health journey after she “fractured her four bones in her neck, right wrist, and her left hip,” adding that, “while recovering, she developed two separate life-threatening infections.”
Her friends added that they were asking for support as Kirkland couldn’t afford her care due to “bad advice from a financial advisor-business manager in 2007 during the market crash, Sally lost the bulk of her investments and the money she made during the peak of her career.”
On Friday, Nov. 7, her friends provided an update on the GoFundMe about Kirkland’s condition.
“Thank you for all your love and support. Sally is grateful for your kindness and love. Sally is on hospice now and is resting comfortably. Please hold and send the light for Sally,” they wrote.
This came after they provided an update just over a month ago that she had “er a month after organizers shared that the 84-year-old actress had “a challenging few months.”
“Hi: Sally sends her love to everyone. It has been a challenging few months for Sally as her health continues to struggle,” the update on October 2 said. “She had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended, injuring her ribs and foot, along with cuts and bruises. Sally is now receiving 24/7 care in a specialized facility that is providing wonderful safety and care. We are continuing to raise money to cover the gaps between income and care costs. Thank you for all the love, support, and care for Sally.”
Support Pours In For Sally Kirkland
Singer and actress Simonna posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, after hearing the news.
“I’m very sad to hear those news about my beloved costar, real legend, Sally Kirkland. Sending ton of prayers & love,” she wrote.
The two shared the screen in the 2019 short film “Robot Romance.”
Many fans also left sweet comments.
‘Prayers for her and her family,” one person commented.
“🙏💞,” another fan said.
Sally Kirkland Won Best Actress Award at 1988 Golden Globes
In 1988, Kirkland took home a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in the 1987 movie, “Anna.” She also won the Best Actress award at the 13th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, as well as the Best Female Lead award at the 3rd Independent Spirit Awards, plus a nomination at the Academy Award for Best Actress for this role.
Kirkland earned a second Golden Globe nomination for her role in “The Haunted” (1991).
Along with “Anna,” Kirkland is well known for her roles in “The Sting,” “Best of the Best,” “JFK,” and “Bruce Almighty.
