Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated Actor From 'anna' And 'the Sting,' Dies At 84

Sally Kirkland, a prolific character champion known for her Oscar-nominated domiciled successful "Anna" arsenic a fading Czechoslovakian movie prima who attempts to revive her profession successful New York, died Tuesday, according to her agent.

She was 84.

Michael Greene, Kirkland's agent, said she died Tuesday greeting astatine a hospice successful Palm Springs, California.

Kirkland's filmography included supporting roles successful nan Oscar-winning caper "The Sting" (1973), nan Barbra Streisand tearjerker "The Way We Were" (1973), nan Oliver Stone conspiracy thriller "JFK" (1991) and nan Jim Carrey drama "Bruce Almighty" (2003).

"Anna," released successful 1984, brought Kirkland immoderate of nan astir glowing reviews of her career. She was nominated for nan champion character Academy Award and won balanced honors from nan Golden Globe Awards and nan Independent Spirit Awards.

Los Angeles Times movie professional Sheila Benson praised Kirkland for delivering a "blazing comet of a performance." She is "the strongest point connected nan surface and an unparalleled, audacious original," Benson wrote of Kirkland.

Sally Kirkland was calved successful New York City connected Oct. 31, 1941. She was named aft her mother, a manner editor astatine Vogue and LIFE magazines.