Sally Kirkland, best known to soap fans for her 1999 run on Days of Our Lives as Tracey Simpson, has died at the age of 84, per a report from TMZ.
The report reveals that the 84-year-old Golden Globe winner took her last breath at 1:50 AM PST, as confirmed by her representative, Michael Greene.
It was just this week that we reported that Kirkland was getting care at a hospital in Palm Springs after battling a serious, life-threatening infection.
Kirkland, who received an Academy Award nomination and won a Golden Globe for her acclaimed performance in the 1987 film Anna, remained active in her career well into her 80s. Her most recent film role was in Sallywood (2024), a semi-autobiographical story about a writer fixated on meeting her.
Kirkland also has an episode of General Hospital to her credit, according to her IMDb profile.
She leaves behind Cody Galloway, her godson and filmmaker, three cousins, Brooke, Katherine, and Tina Kirkland, and many close friends.
Let’s keep the family and friends of Sally Kirkland in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Key Takeaways
- Sally Kirkland, known for her role as Tracey Simpson on Days of Our Lives, has passed away at 84.
- She died at 1:50 AM PST after battling a serious, life-threatening infection. She was in hospice care in Palm Springs.
- Kirkland was an accomplished actress, nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe winner for her 1987 film Anna.
- Her recent works included a role in the upcoming film Sallywood (2024) and an episode of General Hospital.
- She leaves behind her godson Cody Galloway, three cousins, and many friends; let’s keep them in our thoughts.
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