Sally Kellerman died on February 24, 2019, at 84. The actress was most recognized for her role on M*A*S*H as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan. Kellerman died at an assisted-living home in Woodland Hills, and no details about her memorial have been released.
Sally Kellerman’s death and career
Sally Kellerman’s son, Jack Krane, announced his mother’s death after a lengthy struggle with dementia. She was diagnosed with the condition in 2017 and has been struggling in recent years. Krane said that he last saw her the day before she died. On June 2, 1937, Sally Kellerman was born. Her mother was a Portland, Arkansas, piano teacher, while her father was a Shell Oil executive from St. Louis, Missouri. Kellerman worked in the entertainment business for almost 60 years. In addition to M*A*S*H, she has acted in films such as Brewster McCloud, Ready to Wear, The Player, and others. In addition to acting, Kellerman has released two original music albums. She wrote music for films such as Lost Horizon, Boris and Natasha: The Movie, Brewster McCloud, and others.
Kellerman was picked for voice-over work in ads for businesses such as Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing, Mercedes-Benz, and Revlon because of her deep voice. Reform School Girl, a 1957 film, marked the debut of the Long Beach, California native. Following this, he made more television appearances throughout the 1960s. She was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her performance in M*A*S*H in 1970. Kellerman’s book Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life was published in April 2013. She reflected on her experiences in the entertainment industry in her book.
Twitter users give their respects.
When the news of Sally Kellerman’s death broke, social media platforms were inundated with condolences.
Sending condolences to the family of Sally Kellerman.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 25, 2022
R.I.P., Sally Kellerman. Yes, she was Hot Lips in M*A*S*H, but first she was Dr. Elizabeth Dehner on STAR TREK, and after that she was Dr. Diane Turner in BACK TO SCHOOL. Those are my favorite points of reference, and those are how I’ll most fondly remember her… pic.twitter.com/uNrOhkE5Mi
— Will Harris in VA (@NonStopPop) February 24, 2022
