Sally Kirkland, now 84, is battling dementia and receiving hospice care in Palm Springs, California. This overview covers her marriages, family life, and personal tragedies.
After nearly a decade, Sally found love again with Mark Hebert, marrying him in 1985. However, their marriage eventually ended in divorce. Though details about their separation remain private, her close friends say she sought emotional depth and stability, which was challenging under public scrutiny.
Sally was married twice but never had biological children.
Despite not having children of her own, Sally had a close bond with her late daughter, Jan Kirkland, and granddaughter, Hannah Bonta. Jan was the daughter of Rob Kirkland from a previous relationship.
"She never had the 'luxury of a life partner or children to lean on in difficult times.'"
Tragically, Jan and Hannah were murdered in Florida in 2019. Jason Dale Roseman was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing his brother during a domestic dispute, which indirectly relates to this tragedy. Jan and Hannah died just weeks after Robert’s death from kidney failure.
Sally has been dealing with dementia for a year, as confirmed by her representative, Michael Greene. Her friend and former student, Cody Galloway, has remained a supportive presence during this difficult time.
"She has been struggling with dementia for a year now."
Sally Kirkland, facing dementia and deep personal loss, has experienced complex relationships and profound family tragedies through her life.