Kelly Curtis Dies: Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister And Daughter Of Janet Leigh-Tony Curtis Passes Away At 69

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Kelly Curtis, sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, is no more. She died on Saturday (May 30, 2026) at the age of 69. She was the daughter of Hollywood legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. The news of her sad passing was confirmed by younger sister, Jamie. The actress-producer said that Kelly died peacefully at her home, surrounded by nature. For those unaware, Kelly has worked in films, television shows, and theatre plays. She also appeared in projects alongside her family. Born in 1956, she began her acting journey at a young age as a child artist and later worked in different roles in the entertainment industry.

Kelly Curtis Dies At 69

"A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace," Jamie wrote on social media. She said that Kelly was her first friend and lifelong confidant. She described her as very beautiful and a talented actress. She said her sister enjoyed playing cards, especially hearts, and loved collecting turtles. She added that Kelly loved her family, nature, music, travel, thrifting, Facebook, and Pokémon Go. Jamie also said Kelly was proud of her Danish roots and Hungarian Jewish ancestry and was a devoted American patriot.She further said her late sister would be remembered for her loving nature, strong opinions, curiosity, unique style, and her Christmas almond cookies, which earned her the nickname "Auntie Cookie." Jamie said Kelly always ended her messages with a Hungarian blessing, "Isten Veled," meaning "God is with you," and added, "Isten Veled to my sister of the sun and the moon, my Tai. I'll see you on down the line."

About Kelly Curtis?

Born on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, Kelly first appeared on screen as a child in The Vikings (1958), which starred her parents. She later built a career in film, television, and theatre, with appearances in Trading Places, The Sentinel, and shows like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and The Equalizer. She also worked behind the scenes, assisting Jamie Lee Curtis on several films and directing a documentary in 2018.Before pursuing acting fully, she studied business, worked as a stockbroker, and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. She is survived by husband Scott Morfee, sister Jamie Lee Curtis, brother-in-law Christopher Guest, and other family members.Her passing marks the loss of a member of one of Hollywood’s most iconic families.