Friends of Sally Kirkland have organized a GoFundMe in the actress’ name in hopes of raising $65,000 to cover her latest medical needs. According to her GoFundMe page, the Academy Award nominee has broken her neck, wrist and hip four times in the past year. While recovering from these injuries, she developed two “life-threatening infections” and is currently trying to find the right treatment.
Kirkland starred in the 1988 film Anna, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. He started his career in the 1960s and participated in over 300 projects.
The GoFundMe explains that Kirkland lost money generated by “Anna” and her established investments during the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
The actress also explains that she currently does not have insurance for her illness, stating, “In 2021, SAG-AFTRA announced that it will replace the Supplemental Insurance for Members Age 65 and Over, which served as Medigap coverage for members. has been cancelled.” This leaves veterans at a crossroads in dealing with this health complication.
“Last year, Sally broke four bones in her neck, right wrist, and left hip. During her recovery, she developed two separate, life-threatening infections. The combination of these injuries and infections , requiring extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation for over 100 days covered by insurance,” the GoFundMe further states.
The fundraiser was organized by her friends Paige Dylan, Coty Galloway and Mel England out of “gratitude, hope and love”. They describe their friends as “mother-like figures who provide encouragement, wisdom, and love when they need it most.” To those who knew Sally personally, she was an endless source of generosity, kindness, and steadfast spirit. ”
