Sally Kirkland in Hospice Care as Dementia Battle Progresses
Veteran actress Sally Kirklandโค is currently receiving โคhospice care as she battles dementia,according toโ a recent update from those supportingโ her. The 84-year-old, known for her โGolden Globe-winning performance in “Anna,” is “now andโ is resting comfortably,” a statement released today โindicated, requesting “thoughtsโ and prayers”โ for the actress.
This โnews follows a โคchallenging periodโ for โขKirkland, who experienced a fall in October that resulted in rib and โคfootโ injuries, alongโ with cuts and bruises.She has been receiving 24/7 care in aโฃ specialized facility, with organizers โฃpreviously noting the financial strain of covering ongoing care costs. The update on October 2nd described โthe preceding months as “challenging” as her health struggled, โand โฃhighlighted the need for continued fundraising to bridge the gap between her income and care expenses.
Kirkland wonโฃ a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a โMotion Picture – Dramaโข in 1988 for her role in “Anna.” She also received accolades from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association โand the Independent Spirit Awards โฃforโข the same role, and earned an โขAcademy award nomination. Beyond “Anna,” Kirkland’s extensive filmography includes appearancesโ in “The โSting,” “Best of the Best,” โ”JFK,” and “Bruceโ Almighty.”
Support and well wishes have poured in from fellow performers andโ fans. Actress and singer โคSimonna posted on X (formerly Twitter), calling kirkland a “real legend” and sendingโค “ton of prayers & love.” Numerous fans echoed similar sentiments โฃonline, expressing โขtheirโ concern and offering prayers forโ Kirklandโ and her family.