Tragic Loss: Beloved Actress Dalyce Curry, 95, Perishes in Devastating Eaton Fire

January 13, 2025
Tragic Loss: Beloved Actress Dalyce Curry, 95, Perishes in Devastating Eaton Fire
  • Upon visiting the site, Kelley described the scene as 'total devastation', noting that the only item left from her grandmother's home was her blue Cadillac.

  • Kelley had attempted to check on her grandmother the day after the fire began but was turned away by police due to the ongoing emergency.

  • Before confirming her grandmother's death, Kelley had held onto hope for a miracle, reflecting the family's struggle with the loss.

  • Dalyce Curry, a 95-year-old actress known for her roles in 'The Blues Brothers' and 'The Ten Commandments', tragically died in her home during the recent Eaton Fire in Altadena, Los Angeles.

  • Her remains were discovered in the fire-ravaged property, and the L.A. County coroner's office confirmed her death to her family on January 11, 2025.

  • Kelley, Curry's granddaughter, was the last person to see her alive on January 7, just before a power outage hindered Curry's ability to reach her for safety.

  • In an interview, Kelley expressed her devastation over the loss, highlighting her grandmother's love for Altadena and her hopes of living beyond 100 years.

  • Curry had a notable acting career, appearing in films such as 'The Blues Brothers', 'The Ten Commandments', and 'Lady Sings the Blues', and had lived independently in her cottage for over 20 years.

  • The National Weather Service warned of a 'particularly dangerous situation' due to high winds that could exacerbate the fires, which have already claimed at least 25 lives.

  • Local authorities are still working to control the Eaton Fire, which has devastated areas in Pasadena and Altadena.

  • Curry's passing is part of a broader tragedy, as the wildfires have impacted many families, including the loss of former Australian child actor Rory Sykes.

  • As of January 12, at least 24 fatalities have been reported in the Los Angeles area due to the ongoing wildfires.

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