Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for 'Anna,' Enters Hospice Care

Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Enters Hospice Care

Sally Kirkland, the renowned actress celebrated for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1987 film Anna, has been hospitalized and is now under hospice care, according to TMZ. She was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago and currently faces life-threatening infections.

Recent Health Challenges

Kirkland, 84, suffered a fall in the shower while unattended, resulting in injuries to her ribs, foot, as well as cuts and bruises. This incident has prompted an urgent fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to support her care.

“She had a fall in the shower, when she was left unattended; injuring her ribs, foot, along with cuts and bruises.”

Career Overview

With over 60 years in the acting industry, Kirkland has an extensive filmography and cultural impact. Besides her Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win for Anna, she was involved in Andy Warhol's Factory scene and appeared in 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)
80 for Brady (2023)

Upcoming Documentary

A new documentary titled Sallywood, chronicling her life, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime this Monday.

Summary: Sally Kirkland, an esteemed actress with decades of work and awards, faces serious health challenges but remains celebrated through a new documentary about her life.

Extra — 2025-11-10