Actress and documentarian, Kelly Lee Curtis died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 69. Her younger sister, Oscar-winning actress, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced the tragic news on social media, sharing that Kelly passed away at her home in Bellevue, Idaho, “in nature” and “at peace”. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Kelly has been surrounded by people in the entertainment industry her whole life. Her parents, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, her sister, Jamie Curtis, her husband, Scott Morfee and her ex-husband, John P Marsh, are related to acting.
Kelly’s high-profile family added to her popularity. She herself was also an actress, who made an uncredited debut as a toddler in The Vikings (1958) alongside her parents. She later landed a supporting role in Trading Places (1983) alongside her sister, Jamie. Kelly also starred in Magic Sticks (1987), and played the lead role in the Italian horror film, The Devil’s Daughter (1991). After her death, an outpouring of condolences followed, and it brought her family into focus. Here’s everything we know about them.
Who was Kelly Curtis’ father, Tony Curtis?
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