Veteran television and film actress Sally Kirkland, best known to soap fans for her 1999 Days of Our Lives role as Tracey Simpson, is sadly now in hospice care.
The 84-year-old Golden Globe winner is currently receiving care at a hospital in Palm Springs after battling a serious, life-threatening infection. Kirkland, who earned an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win for her powerful performance in the 1987 film Anna, has continued working well into her 80s. Her most recent film appearance was in Sallywood (2024), a semi-biographical story about a writer obsessed with meeting her.
According to TMZ, Kirkland’s longtime friend and former student Cody Galloway is by her side, while her representative Michael Greene is reportedly traveling from the East Coast to be with her.
Friends of the actress have also organized a GoFundMe to help cover her urgent medical expenses. The fundraiser notes,
“She finds herself facing a significant health crisis—one that has not only affected her well-being but also requires urgent and quality medical care that she can no longer afford.”
It continues,
“This past year, Sally fractured four bones in her neck, her right wrist, and her left hip. While recovering, she developed two separate life-threatening infections. The combination of these injuries and infections has required extensive hospitalizations and rehab beyond the 100 days insurance will cover.”
Kirkland’s career spans decades across film and television, with memorable appearances in Criminal Minds, The Agency, Head Case, Good Samaritans, and even an episode of General Hospital, according to her IMDb profile.
Let’s keep Sally Kirkland in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Key Takeaways
- Sally Kirkland, the 84-year-old actress known for her role in Days of Our Lives, is currently in hospice care following a serious infection.
- Kirkland is a Golden Globe winner and received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film Anna.
- Her friend Cody Galloway is by her side, while her representative Michael Greene travels to support her.
- Friends have started a GoFundMe to cover Kirkland’s urgent medical expenses, highlighting her long career in film and television.
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