Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
Kelly Curtis, an American actress and sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has passed away at the age of 69. Jamie Lee announced her sister's death in a heartfelt Facebook post, celebrating Kelly's beauty, talent, and unique personality. Kelly was known for her roles in various films and television shows, as well as her work as a director of documentaries.
- ▪Kelly Curtis died on Saturday at the age of 69.
- ▪She was the sister of actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who shared the news on Facebook.
- ▪Kelly appeared in the 1983 comedy 'Trading Places' and had roles in several TV shows.
- ▪Her most recent work included directing documentaries about sports.
- ▪She was born in Santa Monica in 1956 and was the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
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- ▪ 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, Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 — The Hollywood Reporter
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Home Film News May 30, 2026 10:04am PT Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69 By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Box Office: ‘Backrooms’ Scares Up $38 Million on Friday, Already Shattering Record for A24’s Best Opening Weekend 1 hour ago Steven Spielberg Says Hollywood Should Never ‘Use AI as the Final Word on Anything Creative’: ‘That’s Where I Draw the Line’ 3 days ago Jill Biden Thought Joe Biden Was ‘Having a Stroke’ During 2024 Debate With Donald Trump: ‘Scared Me to Death’ 3 days ago See All Getty Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died on Saturday. She was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her older sister’s death in a Facebook post. She wrote, “A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis.
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