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Kelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69
Kelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69
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Kelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69
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May 30, 2026, 05:44pm EDT
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Kelly Curtis, daughter of Hollywood legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, and sister to actress Jamie Lee Curtis, has died at 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister's peaceful passing "In nature" via Instagram, without disclosing the cause. She remembered Kelly as her first friend, lifelong confidant, and a beautiful, talented actress who cherished family, nature, and her Danish and Hungarian Jewish heritage. Born June 17, 1956, Kelly Curtis built a career primarily in television, with roles in "Hunter" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and also directed documentaries. Known for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, and unique style, she was affectionately called "Auntie Cookie." Jamie …
Heartbreaking news. Jamie Lee Curtis’s tribute is so touching. 😢
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Kelly Curtis. Jamie Lee Curtis shared the heartbreaking news of her sister’s passing at age 69. 💔 #KellyCurtis #jamieleecurtis
Jamie Lee Curtis announces death of actor sister Kelly aged 69: ‘My first friend and lifelong confidant’
Jamie Lee Curtis announces death of actor sister Kelly aged 69: ‘My first friend and lifelong confidant’
<p>Star says her older sister, an actor and film-maker, died ‘in her home, in nature, at peace’</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/jamie-lee-curtis">Jamie Lee Curtis</a> has announced the death of her sister, the actor Kelly Curtis, at the age of 69, describing her as “talented” and “jaw droppingly beautiful”.</p><p>Jamie Lee said her sister had died “in her home, in nature, at peace” on Saturday, having had roles in films including Trading Places (1983), in which the pair both appeared, Magic Sticks (1987) and The Devil’s Daughter (1991). No cause of death was given.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/01/kelly-curtis-death-dies-aged-69-sister-jamie-lee-curtis">Continue reading...</a>
She wasn’t just a Hollywood star’s daughter… her story is deeper than you think. Kelly Curtis has passed away at 69 and Jamie Lee Curtis’ emotional tribute is breaking hearts worldwide. Full detail ⬇️...
She wasn’t just a Hollywood star’s daughter… her story is deeper than you think. Kelly Curtis has passed away at 69 and Jamie Lee Curtis’ emotional tribute is breaking hearts worldwide. Full detail ⬇️
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Jamie Lee Curtis announced the death of her sister Kelly Curtis.
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Kelly Curtis died in her home, in nature, at peace.
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Kelly Curtis appeared in the film Trading Places (1983).
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No cause of death was given for Kelly Curtis.
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Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
bluesky
“She wasn’t just a Hollywood star’s daughter… her story is deeper than you think.”
→ Kelly Curtis was the daughter of a Hollywood star.
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“Jamie Lee Curtis’ emotional tribute is breaking hearts worldwide.”
→ Jamie Lee Curtis made a public statement about her sister’s death.
guardian
“describing her as “talented” and “jaw droppingly beautiful”.”
→ Jamie Lee Curtis described her sister Kelly Curtis positively.
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“My first friend and lifelong confidant”
→ Jamie Lee Curtis referred to Kelly Curtis as her first friend and lifelong confidant.