Kelly Curtis, Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
Kelly Curtis, an actress and sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, passed away at the age of 69. Her sister shared the news on social media, describing Kelly as a beautiful and talented actress who loved nature and family. Kelly had a diverse career in film and television, appearing in various notable productions throughout her life.
- ▪Kelly Curtis died at her home, as announced by her sister Jamie Lee Curtis.
- ▪She was known for her roles in films like Trading Places and The Devil’s Daughter.
- ▪Kelly was born on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 33 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Jamie Lee Curtis announces death of actor sister Kelly aged 69: ‘My first friend and lifelong confidant’ — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ 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
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Kelly Curtis Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Kelly Curtis, an actress and the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday morning, her younger sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced. She was 69. Curtis died “in her home. In nature. At peace,” her sister wrote on social media. “She was my first friend and lifelong confidant. She was jaw droppingly beautiful, and a talented actress. She played a mean game of hearts, collected turtles, loved her family, nature, music, thrifting, travel, Facebook, and Pokémon Go.
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