Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for 'Anna,' Enters Hospice Care
Actress Sally Kirkland, celebrated for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1987 film "Anna," has been hospitalized and is now under hospice care, according to TMZ. The 84-year-old was reportedly diagnosed with dementia last year and is facing serious health complications.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help with her medical expenses. The campaign states that Kirkland suffered a fall in the shower, sustaining rib and foot injuries as well as multiple cuts and bruises.
"She had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises,"
Kirkland’s career spans more than six decades. She received critical acclaim for "Anna," a role that also earned her a Golden Globe. Over the years, she worked with Andy Warhol and appeared in notable films including "The Way We Were" (1973), "Cinderella Liberty" (1973), "The Sting" (1973), "A Star Is Born" (1976), "Private Benjamin" (1980), "JFK" (1991), "The Player" (1992), "Bruce Almighty" (2003), "Adam & Steve" (2005), and "80 for Brady" (2023).
A new documentary about her life and career, titled "Sallywood," debuted Monday on Amazon Prime.
Author Summary
Sally Kirkland, a veteran Hollywood actress and Oscar nominee, battles critical health issues in hospice care as her long career is honored with a new documentary release.