Sally Kellerman Dead: ‘MASH’ Star Dies Of Dementia Complications

Sally Kellerman died of dementia complications Thursday. She was 84.

The Oscar-nominated actress’ publicist, Alan Eichler, confirmed her passing to Variety. She reportedly succumbed to her health issues in an assisted-living facility in Woodland Hills, California.

Kellerman is survived by her son Jack and daughter Claire, both of whom she shared with writer-producer Jonathan D. Krane. The two were married from 1980 until Krane’s death in 2016.

Before meeting Krane, the Hollywood star was married to writer-director Rick Edelstein. However, their marriage was short-lived as both decided to divorce two years after tying the knot.

Kellerman had a long career in the entertainment industry. However, she was best known for her portrayal of U.S. Army Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic movie “MASH.” The role landed her an Academy Award nomination, according to Deadline.

Throughout her 60 years in the business, Kellerman had collaborated with Altman in a number of his films, including “The Player,” “Brewster McCloud,” “Ready to Wear” and “Welcome to L.A.”

The Long Beach, California, native built an expansive résumé when she was still acting. She starred in a long list of films and TV shows, including “The April Fools,” “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” “Back to School,” “A Reflection of Fear,” “The Twilight Zone,” “The Outer Limits,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Star Trek” and “Bonanza.”

Aside from acting, Kellerman was also a singer. She was offered a recording contract with Verve Records when she was just 18. However, it took a while before she released her debut album “Roll With the Feelin’,” which released in 1972. Due to her busy career, her second album, titled “Sally,” only came out several years later, in 2009.

In 2013, Kellerman released her memoir “Read My Lips: Stories of a Hollywood Life.”

In one interview, Kellerman revealed that she worked as a Hollywood waitress before her break in the movie industry. “I waited on more stars than I worked with in my entire career,” she was quoted as saying by the Independent.

No memorial plans have been revealed as of late.