Kelly Curtis, the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and actress known for roles including “Trading Places” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” has died at 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister’s death on Instagram and shared personal tributes with no cause given.
Kelly Curtis, the actress who shared the screen with her older sister Jamie Lee Curtis in “Trading Places” and later appeared in shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “The Equalizer,” has died at 69.
Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister’s death Saturday on Instagram. No cause was given.
“She was my first friend and lifelong confidant,” Curtis wrote. “She was jaw droppingly beautiful, and a talented actress. She played a mean game of hearts. collected turtles. loved her family. nature. music. thrifting. travel. Facebook. and Pokémon Go. She was proud of her Danish roots and Hungarian Jewish ancestry and was a devoted American patriot.”.
The eldest daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Kelly Curtis made her on-screen debut as a toddler in “The Vikings. ” an adventure film starring her parents. As her younger sister rose to fame. Kelly stayed close. taking a small role opposite her in the 1983 comedy “Trading Places.” She also worked as her assistant on the 2003 “Freaky Friday. ” “Christmas With the Kranks” the following year. and “You Again” in 2010.
Alongside that behind-the-scenes work, Kelly Curtis built her own screen presence. She appeared in films and TV including a recurring role on “The Sentinel. ” and in shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ” “Judging Amy. ” “The Equalizer. ” and “Silk Stalkings.” She also directed “Marby Jets Are Go. ” a 2018 documentary about an Australian high school track team.
Her survivors include her husband John Marsh, brother-in-law Christopher Guest, and half-siblings Alexandra, Allegra, Ben and Nicholas.
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Wow I didn’t even know she was sick or anything. Trading Places was such a throwback.
No cause given like that’s supposed to be normal? That’s sad though. Also Jamie wrote so much, you can tell she loved her.
Wait so is this the one from Star Trek that married Christopher Guest?? I’m mixing people up but anyway condolences. I feel like she was in more episodes.
I loved when she popped up in The Equalizer, like you’d see her and be like oh hey I know that face. The Pokémon Go / thrifting part is kinda wild but also honestly makes sense. RIP Kelly Curtis, 69 is way too young. I thought Jamie would’ve said more though, like did something happen on set or whatever.