Kelly Lee, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has passed away at the age of 69: “She is at peace.”

Jamie Lee Curtis Announces the Death of Her Sister Kelly Lee Curtis

Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis announced on Instagram last week the demise of her sister. She posted a monochrome picture of her sister along with the caption, “Sending my elder sister, Kelly Lee Curtis, my warm aloha.” “It’s through the beauty of nature that this gentle soul chose her final moment, ” she continued.

Jamie Lee Curtis Honors Sister Kelly Lee Curtis with a Sweet Tribute Following Her Death

“She was quite a formidable player at the game of hearts, a turtle collector, family-oriented, deeply involved with nature, music, thrifting, travel, Facebook, and Pokémon Go, ” Jamie revealed.

Besides that, Jamie recognized Kelly’s great enthusiasm and pride for their family heritage.

Jamie Lee Curtis Honors Her Late Sister Kelly Lee Curtis Through Moving Tribute

Jamie, in her emotional tribute, revealed Kelly would be most remembered for her “loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, ” along with the almond crescent cookies with powdered sugar she made every Christmas, which is what got her the nickname “Auntie Cookie.”

The award-winning actress even reminisced about how Kelly would frequently close her messages with the Hungarian blessing “Isten Veled, ” which translates to “God is with you.” “Isten Veled, my sister of the sun and the moon, my Tai, ” Jamie penned.

Kelly Lee Curtis Survived by Husband and Siblings

Kelly married the playwright Scott Morfee in 1989.

The siblings of Kelly Lee Curtis remaining after her are Alexandra Curtis, Allegra Curtis, and Benjamin Curtis. Another brother, Nicholas Curtis, passed away in 1994.