Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for 'Anna,' Enters Hospice Care
Sally Kirkland, a veteran actress recognized for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1987 film Anna, has been hospitalized and is currently receiving hospice care, according to TMZ.
At age 84, Kirkland was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago and now faces serious health challenges, including life-threatening infections. An urgent GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her.
"Sally Kirkland had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises."
Career Highlights
Kirkland’s acting career spans over 60 years. Besides her Oscar nomination for Anna, which also earned her a Golden Globe, she was involved with Andy Warhol's Factory scene and appeared in numerous notable films, including:
- 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 Developments
On Monday, a documentary about Kirkland’s life titled Sallywood premiered on Amazon Prime.
Author's summary: Sally Kirkland, acclaimed for her role in Anna, is now in hospice care due to dementia and complications after a fall, with a new documentary celebrating her life debuting.