Jamie Lee Curtis Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Sister Kelly Lee Curtis

Hollywood’s beloved star, Jamie Lee Curtis, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her sister, Kelly Lee Curtis, who passed away at the age of 69. This poignant news was shared with warmth and emotion on Jamie’s Instagram account this past Saturday, accompanied by a nostalgic photo of Kelly in her younger days.

In a touching tribute, Jamie penned, “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 continued to reflect on Kelly’s vibrant spirit: “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.”

Born in 1956, Kelly was the firstborn of Hollywood icons Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, whose marriage spanned 11 years before parting ways in 1962. Kelly shared the silver screen with Jamie in the 1983 hit “Trading Places” and lent her talents behind the scenes as a production assistant on Jamie’s “Freaky Friday” remake in 2003.

Kelly’s acting prowess also graced TV series including “The Equalizer,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Judging Amy.” She ventured into directing with the 2018 documentary “Marby Jets Are Go,” a collaborative effort with her husband, John Marsh. Her creative journey continued with “Curling in Stanley,” released in 2019.