Gina Heslop
A tragic incident has claimed the life of Dalyce Curry, a 95-year-old retired Hollywood actress, after wildfires destroyed her home in Los Angeles.
Dalyce, best known for her roles in iconic films such as The Ten Commandments (1956), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and The Blues Brothers (1980), was found dead in her Altadena home in northeast Los Angeles. The discovery was made around 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The wildfires, known as the Eaton Fire, had been spreading since Tuesday, the same day Dalyce was last seen. Her family reported her missing after she failed to appear at an evacuation center.
Dalyce’s granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post on Sunday night, saying that her grandmother’s remains were found in the burned ruins of her house.
Kelley shared her sorrow, writing, “With a heavy heart, I share that our search for Momma D has come to an end, as her remains were found in her home.
We are devastated, and it’s difficult to comprehend how her life came to this end.” The family, along with Dalyce’s fans and the entertainment industry, is mourning the loss of a beloved star who symbolized Hollywood’s golden age.
Kelley recalled the last time she saw her grandmother. On Tuesday at midnight, Dalyce had dropped Kelley off at her home in Altadena.
Though Kelley noticed the fire burning in the nearby mountains, she left to care for a sibling battling cancer, unaware of the impending danger.
The next morning, Kelley received a text about a power outage at her grandmother’s house. Alarmed, she returned to check on Dalyce but was met with devastating news.
An officer informed her that the fire had completely destroyed the property. Initially, Dalyce’s whereabouts were unknown, and Kelley was directed to the Pasadena Civic Center, where evacuees had gathered.
For five days, the family clung to hope as police continued their search. Unfortunately, their fears were confirmed when authorities found Dalyce’s remains in the charred remains of her home.
Her death has left a profound void in the hearts of her loved ones and those who admired her work.
