Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for Anna, Dies at 84 in Palm Springs
Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for Anna, Dies at 84 in Palm Springs
Veteran actress Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated for Anna (1987) and a Warhol-era icon, dies at 84 in Palm Springs after hospice care following a fall.
Sally Kirkland, the ebullient actress best known for earning an Oscar nomination for Anna in 1987, has died at age 84 in Palm Springs.
Her career stretched across decades, marked by a Golden Globes win and a reputation as a fearless performer who moved easily between indie projects and more mainstream fare. She was also part of Andy Warhol’s Factory circle, a detail that highlighted her eclectic early years and pop-culture reach.
Kirkland died early Tuesday morning in Palm Springs after hospice care was arranged last week, following a fall in the shower in October.
In addition to Anna, Kirkland’s filmography included memorable appearances in The Sting, The Way We Were, and JFK, illustrating a versatile range that touched both classic cinema and avant-garde circles.
Her larger-than-life presence and willingness to take bold, unconventional roles left a lasting imprint on Hollywood and independent cinema, earning her a devoted fan base and the respect of peers who admired her fearlessness on screen.
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