Jamie Lee Curtis mourns death of sister Kelly Curtis

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has announced the death of her older sister, Kelly Curtis, who died at the age of 69.

Curtis shared the news on Instagram on May 30, posting a black-and-white photograph of her sister and reflecting on her life and legacy.

“A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace,” Jamie Lee Curtis wrote.

“She was jaw-droppingly beautiful, and a talented actress,” Curtis wrote. “She played a mean game of hearts, collected turtles, loved her family, nature, music, thrifting, travel, Facebook, and Pokémon Go.”

Curtis also noted her sister’s pride in her Danish roots and Hungarian Jewish ancestry, adding that she was “a devoted American patriot”.

In her tribute, Curtis said Kelly would be remembered for “her loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, and her powdered, almond, crescent cookies at Christmas,” explaining that family members knew her as “Auntie Cookie”.

The post concluded with a farewell message referencing a Hungarian blessing often used by Kelly Curtis.

“Kelly always signed off any message or fare thee well with a Hungarian blessing… Isten Veled, God is with you. Isten Veled to my sister of the sun and the moon, my Tai. I’ll see you on down the line.”

Following the announcement, messages of sympathy were shared by fellow actors and fans. Actress Arielle Kebbel wrote, “Sending love and prayers to your family,” while Debi Mazar shared her condolences.

Kelly Curtis was known for appearing in films including Trading Places and You Again. Her television credits included roles in The Sentinel and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.