Kelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentKelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69ByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 05:44pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryKelly Curtis, daughter of Hollywood legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, and sister to actress Jamie Lee Curtis, has died at 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister's peaceful passing "In nature" via Instagram, without disclosing the cause. She remembered Kelly as her first friend, lifelong confidant, and a beautiful, talented actress who cherished family, nature, and her Danish and Hungarian Jewish heritage. Born June 17, 1956, Kelly Curtis built a career primarily in television, with roles in "Hunter" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and also directed documentaries. Known for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, and unique style, she was affectionately called "Auntie Cookie." Jamie Lee concluded her tribute with a Hungarian blessing, "Isten Veled."Show More BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis (L) and Kelly Lee Curtis arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere "Hitchcock" at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on November 20, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic)FilmMagicKelly Curtis, the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and sister of fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis, has died.Kelly Curtis died Saturday morning, “In nature. At peace,” Jamie Lee Curtis wrote in an Instagram post. Her cause of death was not given. She was 69.ForbesMarcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80By Tim LammersShe was my first friend and lifelong confidant. She was jaw droppingly beautiful, and a talented actress,” Jamie Lee Curtis wrote of her sister in the post....