Hollywood star Sally Kirkland is in hospice care after battling devastating health problems for the past year.
TMZ was informed by Kirkland’s representative that the 84-year-old is in hospice care at a Palm Springs hospital after suffering from dementia.
A GoFundMe has been set up which reveals Bruce Almighty star has suffered life-threatening infections after breaking several bones and is “resting comfortably” in hospice.
“This past year, Sally broke four bones in her neck, right wrist and left hip,” said the page, which seeks to raise money for Kirkland’s medical expenses.
“While recovering, she developed two separate life-threatening infections,” it added.
“The combination of these injuries and infections has required extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation beyond the 100 days covered by the insurance,” it concluded.
The legendary actor is best known for his films Stinget and Annathe latter of which earned her an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win.
Kirkland’s extensive acting career dates back to the 1960s, when she appeared in a number of classic television shows, including Hawaii Five-0, Three’s Companyand Charlie’s Angels.
Other notable big screen roles that she played include the role of Anita Mann in Bruce Almighty, and a starring role in the Kevin Costner-led film JFK.
