Oscar Nominee Sally Kirkland Enters Hospice Care

Veteran actress Sally Kirkland, an Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner known for her role in the 1987 film Anna, has entered hospice care in Palm Springs, California, amid a prolonged battle with dementia and multiple injuries. The 84-year-old performer, diagnosed with the degenerative condition earlier this year, is resting comfortably at a local hospital, according to her representative, Michael Greene.

Kirkland's health has deteriorated significantly over the past year. She suffered fractures to four bones in her neck, her right wrist, and her left hip, followed by two life-threatening infections during recovery. These complications necessitated extended hospitalizations and rehabilitation that exceeded her insurance coverage of 100 days. In October, she experienced an additional fall in the shower while unattended, resulting in injuries to her ribs and foot, along with cuts and bruises. She now receives around-the-clock care in a specialized facility.

Friends launched a GoFundMe campaign on November 18, 2024, to cover her urgent medical expenses, as costs mounted beyond her financial means. The page, organized by close friend and former student Cody Galloway, along with...