Sally Kirkland, the Oscar-nominated actress known for โher roles in films โขlike “Anna” and “A Star is Born,” has entered hospice care following injuries sustained in a fall. According to a GoFundMe campaign โขlaunched on her behalf, the 89-year-old actress โsuffered broken ribs, a foot injury,โฃ and cuts and bruises after fallingโ unattended in her shower.
Kirkland’s decades-long career spans over 60 years, encompassing work with iconic figures like Andy Warholโ and appearances in numerous celebrated films. The newsโ of her condition comes as โa newโ documentary about her life, “Sallywood,” is set to premiereโ on Amazon Prime on Monday. โขThe GoFundMe seeks to provide Kirkland with the best possible care during this time.
Throughout her career, Kirkland has appeared in a diverseโข range ofโ films, including โ”The Way We Were” (1973), “Cinderella Liberty” โค(1973), โ”The Sting” (1973), โ”Private Benjamin” (1980), “JFK” (1991), “The Player” (1992),โฃ “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “Adam & Steve” (2005), โand most recently, “80 for Brady” (2023). She received an Academy Award nomination for her leading role in 1983’sโค “Anna,” for which she also wonโฃ a Golden Globe.
“Sallywood” offers a lookโ into Kirkland’s life and career, arriving as she navigates this challenging health situation. Further details regarding donations and support can be โฃfound at https://sallywoodmovie.com.
