Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Actress and Hollywood icon, Sally Kirkland has entered hospice care as she continues her battle with dementia. The 84-year-old Oscar nominee is currently in hospice at a hospital in Palm Springs, California, her representative, Michael Greene, confirmed on Sunday. Her close friend and former student, Cody Galloway, is reportedly by her side.
An update on a dedicated GoFundMe page for Kirkland confirmed
the news, stating, "Thank you for all your love and support. Sally is
grateful for your kindness and love. Sally is on hospice now and is resting
comfortably. Please hold and send the light for Sally.”
The fundraising page was initially created in November 2024
to help the veteran actress manage a "significant health crisis." The
page detailed a difficult year for Kirkland, who suffered extensive injuries
including fractured bones in her neck, right wrist, and left hip.
While recovering, she developed two separate life-threatening
infections, requiring extensive hospitalizations and rehabilitation beyond what
insurance would cover.
A more recent update last month noted that her health
continued to struggle, including a fall that resulted in injuries to her ribs
and foot. The "80 for Brady" actress is currently "receiving
24/7 care in a specialized facility, that is providing wonderful safety and
care." The GoFundMe campaign is continuing to raise funds to cover the
gaps between her income and the high costs of her care, having raised over
$58,900 toward its $65,000 goal.
Kirkland, a former member of Andy Warhol’s Factory circle,
has enjoyed a prolific six-decade career, appearing in over 250 film and
television projects. She is perhaps best known for starring in the 1987
comedy-drama Anna, which earned her an Academy Award nomination and won her a
Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award.
Her notable films also include Bruce Almighty, Cold Feet,
Best of the Best, and JFK. On the small screen, she has appeared in classics
such as Charlie’s Angels, Roseanne, Murder, She Wrote, The Nanny, and Days of
Our Lives.
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