Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the elder sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, dies at age 69. Multiple outlets report that Jamie Lee Curtis confirms the death publicly, describing Kelly as her “first friend” and lifelong confidante. Reporting also says Jamie Lee Curtis announced that her sister died on Saturday, with one account specifying she passed away in the morning at her home in Idaho and “at peace.” Other coverage characterizes Kelly as a daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Her acting credits mentioned across sources include roles in films such as “Magic Sticks” and “The Devil’s Daughter,” and she is also described as appearing in “Trading Places” and in the TV series “The Sentinel,” where she is identified as an actress. Tributes from Jamie Lee Curtis emphasize Kelly’s personal relationship within the family. The reports collectively agree on the age, family connection, and that Jamie Lee Curtis made the announcement, while details like location and phrasing of the circumstances are presented in slightly different ways.