Jamie Lee Curtis shares a heartfelt tribute after the passing of her sister Kelly
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis is mourning her older sister Kelly, who has died at 69
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is mourning the loss of her older sister, Kelly Curtis, who passed away peacefully at her home in Idaho at the age of 69. Jamie Lee broke the news on Instagram, remembering Kelly as her very first friend, a lifelong confidant, and a talented actress who initially followed in their famous parents' footsteps before working as Jamie Lee's assistant on films like Freaky Friday.
While no cause of death has been made public, Jamie Lee openly reflected on their relationship, touching upon a period of estrangement before they became inseparable in the mid-1980s. She celebrated Kelly's loving generosity, fierce opinions, and unique hobbies—ranging from Pokémon Go to baking her signature Christmas cookies. Kelly is survived by her husband, John Marsh, leaving behind a legacy of endless curiosity that her sister says will always be warmly remembered.