Hollywood star Sally Kirkland dies at 84

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Veteran American actress Sally Kirkland, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1987 film "Anna," has died at the age of 84 after a long battle with illness and several successive health injuries. Her agent, Michael Green, confirmed that Kirkland passed away on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Palm Springs, California, after a period of health suffering that required constant medical care. Kirkland, who was born in New York in 1941, was known for her exceptional talent and strong presence on stage, film, and television, where she participated in prominent works alongside Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the film "The Sting." The deceased began her career as a model before turning to acting, where she studied at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen, and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1961. Over the past decades, Kirkland has left her mark as one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood, combining beauty and artistic boldness, and continued her creative activity despite the health challenges that afflicted her in her later years.