Kelly Curtis, Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and Daughter of Tony Curtis, Has Died
Jamie Lee Curtis remembered her older sister as a talented actress and lifelong confidant after her death at 69.
- American actress Kelly Lee Curtis, daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at age 69.
- Born in Santa Monica in 1956, Curtis made her screen debut in the 1958 film 'The Vikings,' later appearing in 'Trading Places' , 'Magic Sticks' , and 'The Devil's Daughter' .
- Beyond acting, Curtis directed the 2018 documentary 'Marby Jets Are Go' and served as an assistant on her sister's films, including 'Freaky Friday' and 'Christmas With the Kranks' .
- Jamie honored her sibling via Instagram on Saturday, calling her "first friend and lifelong confidant" and sharing the Hungarian blessing, "Isten Veled."
- Survivors include her husband, filmmaker John Marsh, and her half-siblings Alexandra, Allegra, Ben, and Nicholas Curtis; no cause of death was disclosed.
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Kelly Curtis, actress and elder sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, dies at 69
Kelly Curtis, actress and sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has died at the age of 69. The news was confirmed by Jamie Lee Curtis, who paid tribute to her elder sister in an emotional social media post.
The star touched by her message to a loved one and revealed details of the tragedy. "Freaky Friday" and "Halloween" star Jamie Lee Curtis rocked the internet with sad news. Her older sister, Kelly Curtis, an American actress known for her roles in "The Devil's Daughter" and "Magic Wand," has died at 69. RBC-Ukraine reports more details, citing Jamie Lee's Instagram account. Read also: "Emily in Paris" star Pierre Denis has died How Jamie Lee Cur…
Actress Kelly Curtis, sister of Oscar award winner Jamie Lee Curtis, died at age 69.
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