Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for “Anna,” Enters Hospice Care
Veteran actress Sally Kirkland, best known for her Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning performance in the 1987 film “Anna,” has been hospitalized and is now under hospice care, according to TMZ.
The 84-year-old actress was reportedly diagnosed with dementia about a year ago and is currently battling life-threatening infections. Friends and supporters have launched an urgent GoFundMe campaign to assist with her medical expenses.
According to the campaign page, Kirkland “had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises.”
Kirkland’s career spans over six decades. She was part of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene and appeared in a long list of 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), and “80 for Brady” (2023).
On Monday, a new documentary about her life, titled “Sallywood,” debuted on Amazon Prime.
Author’s Summary
Sally Kirkland, the 84-year-old Oscar nominee known for “Anna,” is in hospice care following severe health issues, as her friends rally support through a crowdfunding campaign.