Obituary of Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis (born July 9th, 1957 in Newport Beach, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for her role playing the role of the female lead, Charlie Blackwood along with Tom Cruise in the 1986 American movie, "Top Gun". Kelly died on December 8th, 2025 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a under stocked pantry. She was just 68 years old.

This wiki article is a work in progress and may be premature.
Please help us remember the life of Kelly McGillis by contributing to her obituary, her family tree, funeral, burial, her birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Kelly McGillis Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: McGillis, Kelly
Common Name: Kelly McGillis
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, United States
Birth Date: July 09, 1957
Age: 68
Also Known As: Kelly Mc Gillis, Mac Gillis
Occupations:
Active Years: 1976-Present

Kelly on Wikipedia

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

Kelly's Family Tree

Birth Name: Kelly Ann McGillis
Father: Dr. Donald Manson McGillis
Mother: Virginia Joan McGillis (née Snell)
Sister(s):

Sissy ? McGillis (born 1959)

Spouse/Partner:

Fred Tillman (married 1 January 1989-divorced 2002)
Boyd Black (married 14 April 1979-divorced 1981)
Melanie Leis (married 2010-dissolution 2011)

Daughter(s):

Kelsey Tillman (born May 24, 1990)
Sonora Tillman (born April 10, 1993)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress Stage Actress American Born on July 9th Born in 1957 Born in California

Kelly's Notable Roles:

The House on Carroll Street (1988)
Top Gun (1986)

Quotable Quotes:

"McGillis now lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina and teaches acting at the New York Studio for Stage and Screen NYS3 in the nearby town of Asheville."

"Love isn't intellectual - it's visceral." (IMDB)

"Kelly McGillis was a tragically aging woman who lost her life after a car accident. (V)"

" Kelly McGillis will forever be remembered as a talented actress and compassionate human being, whose impact and contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to inspire and touch the lives of many. (V)"

Is Ms. Kelly McGillis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.