Actress new york Sally Kirkland, She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in I (1987), died on Tuesday At the age of 84 years. The artist suffered from dementia and a serious bone infection that spread to the bloodstream.
Her agent, Michael Green, confirmed the news of her death, and stated that Kirkland died in a hospital in Palm Springs, California, where she was admitted to receive palliative care.
According to the same source, the actress’s death occurred at 4:50 pm on Tuesday after After receiving continuous medical care for several days.
Dominique Friesen, publicist for Bridge and tunnel communicationslaunched the compiler through a statement. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Kirkland, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones and friends. He left behind an extraordinary legacy and an impressive body of work that will continue to inspire.“, he expressed.
In early October, Kirkland’s friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for his medical expenses. They reported at the time that the actress suffered a fall while showering, which resulted in injuries to her ribs and foot and many bruises.
In a later update on her condition, her family explained that the artist was receiving 24-hour medical care in a specialized center. “We continue to fundraise to cover the gap between our income and health care costs,” they wrote.
On November 7, a few days before his death, the page issued a final message. “Thank you for all the love and support. Sally is so grateful for your kindness and love. He is receiving palliative care and resting peacefully. Please send him light“, the post noted.
The artist, who came to share the screen with Hollywood bigwigs, was born in New York in 1941. Her mother, the namesake, was a fashion editor for Vogue and LIFE magazines. Before devoting herself to acting, she worked as a model in her youth. He studied at the Actors Studio and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1961.
In those early years of her career, the artist began acting in Off-Broadway productions, where her work included controversial roles and nude artistic performances. In 1988, People magazine described his influence at the time, stating that “nudity was what Walt Disney was to animation”, setting modern standards on the subject in theater and film.
The actress has participated in more than 250 productions on the big screen and television. It is among his most remembered works A star is born (1976), I (1987), John Kennedy. (1991) and Glory be to Him (2003), among others.
In addition, Kirkland was part of Andy Warhol’s artistic circle at The Factory and appeared in experimental films such as The 13 most beautiful women (1964) and Disintegrate (1969). In the 1970s, she sought more traditional roles, although her personality distanced her from Hollywood female stereotypes.
His big chance came with I (1987) in which she played a Czech actress in decline. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award, and an Academy Award nomination.
success I This was followed by a promotional campaign led by Kirkland herself, who attended events, wrote letters to Academy voters, and drew on figures such as Joan Rivers and Andy Warhol. Although she ultimately lost the Oscar to Cher Moon spelland his performance has been widely recognized.
Throughout his career, he participated in films such as Paint it black (1989), Two evil eyes (1990) and Armed (1994) and in television series such as Charlie’s Angels, Roseanne, Crime reporter or governess. In recent years, he has appeared in productions such as Richard III and 80 for Brady (2023).
On a personal level, Kirkland was married twice, to musician Michael Jarrett and jazz producer Mark Hibbert, although the marriage lasted less than three years. She was also a great yoga practitioner.
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