Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for "Anna," Enters Hospice Care
Sally Kirkland, the acclaimed actress celebrated for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1987 film "Anna," has been hospitalized and is now under hospice care, TMZ reports. The 84-year-old performer was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago and is currently battling severe infections.
"She had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises,"
reads a statement from a GoFundMe campaign launched to support her ongoing care and recovery efforts. The campaign emphasizes the urgency of her condition and the need for assistance.
A Life on Screen and Stage
Kirkland’s acting career spans over six decades. Beyond her Academy Award-nominated turn in "Anna," for which she also received a Golden Globe, she was recognized as part of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Her extensive filmography includes notable titles such as:
- "The Way We Were" (1973)
- "Cinderella Liberty" (1973)
- "The Sting" (1973)
- Barbra Streisand’s "A Star Is Born" (1976)
- "Private Benjamin" (1980)
- "JFK" (1991)
- "The Player" (1992)
- "Bruce Almighty" (2003)
- "Adam & Steve" (2005)
- "80 for Brady" (2023)
Recent Projects
A new documentary about her life, titled "Sallywood," premiered on Amazon Prime this week, offering an intimate look at the actress’s long and colorful career.
Author’s Summary: Sally Kirkland, a veteran actress with a six-decade career and an Oscar nomination, is in hospice care after health complications and injuries sustained from a fall.