Overview
- Jamie Lee Curtis posted that her sister Kelly died at home “surrounded by nature” and “in peace,” and the family announcement has been republished by multiple outlets.
- Several news organizations report the death occurred the morning of May 30, 2026, though a few outlets cite May 29, creating a small discrepancy in early reports.
- Kelly Lee Curtis built a steady acting career with credits that include Trading Places and TV appearances on The Equalizer and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, then later worked behind the scenes and on documentaries.
- She was the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and is survived by her husband, producer Scott Morfee; the family has not released funeral arrangements.
- With the cause of death not disclosed, public reaction has focused on Jamie Lee Curtis’s personal tribute and on Kelly’s place in a multi‑generational Hollywood family.