Legendary Actress Sally Kirkland in Hospice After Health Struggles
Hollywood icon Sally Kirkland, 84, is currently in hospice care following serious health challenges this past year. Her representative, Michael Greene, confirmed to the Daily Mail that Kirkland has developed dementia and is now resting at a hospice in a Palm Springs hospital.
Health Complications and Care
According to a GoFundMe campaign created to support her medical expenses, Kirkland suffered multiple fractures, including four bones in her neck, right wrist, and left hip. During her recovery, she also faced two life-threatening infections.
"This past year Sally fractured her four bones in her neck, right wrist, and her left hip. While recovering she developed two separate life-threatening infections," states the GoFundMe.
Greene shared he is currently traveling from JFK Airport to be with Kirkland, emphasizing his commitment:
"She will not go until I’m holding her hand."
Cody Galloway, a close friend and former student of Kirkland, is also by her side during this difficult time.
Medical Challenges
The combination of Kirkland's injuries and infections has required prolonged hospitalizations and rehabilitation, extending beyond what her insurance covers.
"The combination of these injuries and infections have required extensive hospitalizations and rehab beyond the 100 days insurance will cover."
Despite these hardships, Kirkland is currently "resting comfortable" according to the updates from her care team.
Author's Summary
Legendary actress Sally Kirkland, 84, faces severe health issues including dementia and infections, now under hospice care with devoted support from loved ones and ongoing medical needs.