Kelly Curtis passes away at 69; Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to sister; 'I’ll see you on down the line'

Kelly Curtis, actress and elder sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has passed away at the age of 69. The news was shared by Jamie Lee Curtis through an emotional social media post that showed their bond and the memories they shared over the years.



As reported by Mint, Kelly is survived by her husband, playwright Scott Morfee, along with members of the Curtis family.

Jamie Lee Curtis announces sister's passing

Jamie Lee Curtis informed fans and followers about Kelly's death through a heartfelt Facebook message.
Sharing her emotions, Jamie wrote, “A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace. She was my first friend and lifelong confidant. 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.”

Jamie Lee Curtis shares memories of sister

Jamie also remembered several qualities that made Kelly unique. Her message focused on personal memories and the qualities she believed defined her sister's life.


She further wrote, “She will be remembered for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, and her powdered, almond, crescent cookies at Christmas, hence her name, Auntie Cookie. 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.”

Kelly Curtis came from a celebrated film family

Born in 1956, Kelly Curtis grew up in one of Hollywood's most recognized families. She was the eldest daughter of legendary actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.


Coming from a household closely connected to cinema, Kelly later chose to enter the entertainment world herself. She eventually built a career that included work both in front of and behind the camera.


Kelly appeared in several projects during the 1980s and 1990s. Her acting career covered both films and television productions.


Her screen credits included 'Trading Places', 'Magic Sticks', and 'The Devil's Daughter'. She also worked behind the scenes on several projects. She stayed active professionally and also has collaborated with Jamie Lee Curtis on multiple productions in later years.