Hollywood is mourning the loss of actress Kelly Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and daughter of screen legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Kelly passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday at the age of 69.
Jamie Lee Curtis shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute, calling Kelly her “first friend and lifelong confidant.” She praised her sister’s beauty, talent, generosity, and unique spirit.
Kelly appeared in films and TV shows including Trading Places, The Equalizer, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, before later turning to documentary filmmaking. Beyond her career, she was remembered for her love of family, nature, travel, and her warm personality.
Reflecting on their lifelong bond, Jamie Lee said Kelly became an essential part of her family and life. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Saying goodbye with Kelly’s favorite phrase, Jamie Lee wrote: “Isten Veled” — “God is with you.”