Sally Kirkland, the 'Anna' star, is currently 84 and battling dementia, now under hospice care in Palm Springs, California. Over the years, she experienced love and loss in her personal life.
After nearly a decade, Sally found love again with Mark Hebert, whom she married in 1985. Their marriage eventually ended in divorce. While details of their separation remain private, Sally’s close friends say she sought emotional depth and stability in relationships, which was challenging under public scrutiny.
Sally never had biological children despite two marriages. Her close circle notes she never had the "luxury of a life partner or children to lean on in difficult times."
Jan and Hannah's deaths occurred weeks after the passing of Robert, who died of kidney failure.
Sally's friend and former student, Cody Galloway, has remained a constant support during her struggle with dementia, which has lasted about a year according to her representative, Michael Greene.
"She has been struggling with dementia for a year now," confirmed Michael Greene, Sally Kirkland’s representative.
Despite personal hardships, Sally Kirkland remains a respected figure, remembered for her resilience and emotional openness.
Author's summary: Sally Kirkland, now 84 and in hospice care battling dementia, endured personal loss and tragedy, including the murder of her daughter and granddaughter, and sought emotional connection through challenging relationships.