Born in New York City, Sally Kirkland trained at the Actors Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, becoming an early fixture of the city’s Off-Broadway and avant-garde art scene in the 1960s — including work alongside Andy Warhol’s Factory.
Her breakthrough came in 1987 with the film Anna, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama.
Across her remarkable career, Kirkland appeared in more than 200 films and television shows, including JFK, Bruce Almighty, and the hit sitcom Roseanne.
Her friends and fans remember her as a bold, passionate artist who lived and performed with fearless authenticity.
Rest in peace, Sally Kirkland — and thank you for the memories.
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