Jamie Lee Curtis mourns sister's death

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis shared the heartbreaking news of her sister Kelly Curtis's death on social media. "She died this morning. In her home. Surrounded by peace," Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Saturday, accompanying the announcement with a black and white photo of her sister.

Curtis described Kelly as her "first friend and lifelong confidante." She remembered her sister as a woman of "exceptional beauty, a talented actress, who loved nature, music, travel." Kelly will be remembered for her "loving generosity, strong opinions, endless curiosity, and unique style," her sister added.

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She died this morning. In her home. Surrounded by peace.

The cause of Kelly Curtis's death has not yet been disclosed. Kelly Curtis, born in 1956, was part of a renowned acting family, the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. She appeared in films like "Trading Places" with her sister in 1983, "Magic Sticks," and "The Devil's Daughter," as well as TV shows such as "The Sentinel" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."

Beyond her acting roles, Kelly also worked behind the scenes, assisting Jamie Lee on films like "Freaky Friday" and "Christmas With the Kranks." Following the news, condolences poured in for Jamie Lee Curtis from notable figures including actresses Arielle Kebbel and Ariana DeBose, and writer Kevin Kwan.

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She will be remembered for her loving generosity, strong opinions, endless curiosity, and unique style.