Kelly Curtis, actress and older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has died at the age of 69. Jamie Lee Curtis shared the news with an emotional post on social media that showed their connection and the memories they’ve shared over the years. As Mint reported, Kelly is survived by her husband, playwright Scott Murphy, along with members of Curtis’ family.
Jamie Lee Curtis announces the death of his sister
Jamie Lee Curtis informed fans and followers of Kelly’s passing through a heartfelt message on Facebook.Sharing her feelings, Jamie wrote: “A warm tribute to my big sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. At her home. In nature. In peace. She was my first friend and lifelong best friend.”
She was stunningly beautiful, and a talented actress. She played Mean Hearts, collected turtles, loved her family, nature, music, saving, travel, Facebook, and Pokemon Go. She was proud of her Danish and Hungarian Jewish roots and was a staunch American patriot.
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Jamie Lee Curtis shares memories of his sister
Jamie also mentions many of the qualities that made Kelly unique. Her letter focused on personal memories and the qualities she believed defined her sister’s life.
She also wrote: “She will be remembered for her loving generosity, her fierce opinions, her endless curiosity, her unique style, and her crushed, almond and crescent mooncakes at Christmas, hence her name, Auntie Cookie. Kelly would always sign any good letter or fare with a Hungarian blessing…Esten Field, God be with you. Easten Field for my sister, Sun and Moon, Ty. I’ll see you in the future.”
Kelly Curtis comes from a famous film family
Kelly Curtis was born in 1956 and grew up in one of the most famous families in Hollywood. She was the eldest daughter of legendary actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.Coming from a family closely associated with cinema, Kelly later chose to enter the world of entertainment herself. She eventually built a career that included work in front of and behind the camera.Kelly appeared in several projects during the 1980s and 1990s. Her acting career has spanned films and television productions.Her screen credits included Trading Places, Magic Wands and The Devil’s Daughter. She also worked behind the scenes on many projects. She remained active professionally and also collaborated with Jamie Lee Curtis in multiple productions in later years.