Sally Kirkland: Oscar-Nominated Actor Dies at 84

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* Who: Sally⁢ Kirkland,an actress and former model.
*​ Death: She died ‍at a Palm Springs hospice at age 84.
* Known For:

​ * Roles ‌in “The Sting” (with Paul Newman and Robert Redford).
* Her Oscar-nominated role in the⁤ 1987 film “Anna.”
* Other films: “The Way We⁣ Were,” “Revenge,” “Cold ⁢Feet,” “EDtv,” “JFK,” “Heatwave,” “High Stakes,” “Bruce Almighty,”‌ “Blazing Saddles,” and “The ‍Haunted.”
* Recent Health Issues: Fractured four bones (neck, wrist, hip) and‌ developed infections, leading to hospitalization and rehab. A gofundme was ⁢established for ⁢her medical care.
*​ “Anna” (1987): Her most important role, portraying a‍ fading Czech⁤ movie star.She won a Golden Globe‍ and received an Oscar nomination​ for⁤ this performance.
* ‍ Oscar ⁢Nomination ⁤Competition (1987): ⁣She was nominated for an ​Oscar alongside cher,Glenn Close,Holly Hunter,and Meryl Streep.
* Critical Reception: A‌ Los ⁢Angeles times critic described her ‍talent as an “open secret” among‍ actors and praised her performance in⁣ “Anna” as⁤ a “blazing comet.”