Jamie Lee Curtis announces death of actor sister Kelly aged 69: ‘My first friend and lifelong confidant’
Kelly Curtis, the sister of actress Jamie Lee Curtis, has passed away at the age of 69. Jamie Lee described her sister as talented and beautiful, noting that she died peacefully at home. Kelly was known for her roles in several films and her contributions to the family legacy of Hollywood stars.
- ▪Kelly Curtis died at the age of 69 in her home, surrounded by nature.
- ▪She appeared in films such as Trading Places and Magic Sticks, and directed a documentary in 2018.
- ▪Jamie Lee Curtis shared heartfelt memories of their close relationship and her sister's unique personality.
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- ▪ Kelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69 — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Kelly Curtis Dies: Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Actress Sister’s Death At 69 — Deadline
- ▪ Jamie Lee Curtis’ older sister, Kelly Lee, dead at 69: She’s ‘at peace’ — Page Six
- ▪ Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 — r/movies
- ▪ Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 — Variety
- ▪ Kelly Curtis, Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 — The Hollywood Reporter
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Kelly Curtis, who has died at the age of 69, and Jamie Lee Curtis in New York City in 2004. Photograph: Bei/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenKelly Curtis, who has died at the age of 69, and Jamie Lee Curtis in New York City in 2004. Photograph: Bei/ShutterstockMoviesJamie Lee Curtis announces death of actor sister Kelly aged 69: ‘My first friend and lifelong confidant’Star says her older sister, an actor and film-maker, died ‘in her home, in nature, at peace’Sian Cain and agenciesSun 31 May 2026 19.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJamie Lee Curtis has announced the death of her sister, the actor Kelly Curtis, at the age of 69, describing her as “talented” and “jaw droppingly beautiful”.Jamie Lee said her sister had died “in her home, in nature, at peace” on Saturday, having had…
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