Anna Star Rushed to Hospital with Life-Threatening Infections
Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland, 84, is currently in hospice care at a hospital in Palm Springs, California, following a severe battle with a life-threatening infection.
Career Highlights
Sally Kirkland is an acclaimed actress nominated for an Academy Award and winner of a Golden Globe for her role in the 1987 comedy-drama Anna. She has also appeared in notable films such as Revenge, Big Stan, and The Sting. Her most recent film appearance was in 2024’s Sallywood, a true story about a writer obsessed with meeting her.
Current Health Condition
The actress is reportedly in hospice after enduring a year-long struggle with dementia and severe infections. Her friend and former student, Cody Galloway, is by her side, while her representative Michael Greene is traveling from the East Coast.
Support Efforts
Friends have launched a GoFundMe page to help cover her urgent medical expenses. The fundraiser states:
“As a result today, she finds herself facing a significant health crisis—one that has not only affected her well-being but also requires urgent and quality medical care that she can no longer afford.”
Summary
Sally Kirkland’s close circle rallies around her as she faces critical health challenges after decades of celebrated work in film and television.
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