Retired actress Dalyce Curry, known for her long and successful career, has tragically passed away at the age of 95 due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Her remains were found days after the fire destroyed her Altadena property. The devastating news was confirmed by her great-granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, who shared an emotional tribute on Facebook on January 12, saying, “We had a great run. She impacted my life in so many ways. This loss is devastating.”
Curry, who had retired from acting, was beloved by many for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Her passing is a tragic reminder of the ongoing devastation caused by the fires, which have claimed numerous lives and destroyed properties throughout the region.
Her family and loved ones are mourning her loss, and fans are remembering her for the lasting impact she made during her life.
Dalyce Curry’s great-granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, shared a heartbreaking account of the days leading up to her grandmother’s tragic passing. Kelley had dropped off her grandmother, fondly known as “Momma D,” at her home on Tuesday evening around midnight, unaware of the devastation that would soon follow. The next morning, Kelley rushed back to the area to check on her grandmother but was stopped at a barricade. A police officer informed her that the home had been completely destroyed in the wildfires.
Desperate to find any trace of her grandmother, Kelley went to the Pasadena Civic Center, where displaced residents were being sent. However, she was unable to locate Momma D among the evacuees. Tragically, it was later confirmed that Curry’s remains were found at the property, marking the end of a devastating loss for her family.
Dalyce Curry, known for her roles in iconic films like The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues, remained an active presence in her community until her tragic passing. Her granddaughter, Loree Beamer-Wilkinson, described her as vibrant and full of life, noting that “you would not think she was 95.”
As of Sunday, January 12, the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area had claimed the lives of at least 24 people, and Dalyce Curry was among the victims. Her death has left her family and fans mourning the loss of a beloved figure in both the entertainment industry and her personal life.
