Obituary of Sally Kellerman

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Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman (born June 2nd, 1937 in Long Beach, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the American film "M*A*S*H" (not to be confused with Loretta Swit who played Major Houlihan in the TV version of "M*A*S*H"). Sally died on February 24th, 2022 and her death reported to be due to heart failure. She was rather old at 84 years.

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Sally Kellerman Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kellerman, Sally
    • Common Name: Sally Kellerman
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
    • Birth Date: June 02, 1937
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Hot Lips
    • Occupations:
    Sally Kellerman at The Rose premier 1979 cropped
    Sally on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Sally's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sally Clare Kellerman
    • Father: John "Jack" Helm Kellerman
    • Mother: Edith Baine (née Vaughn)
    • Sister(s):
      • Diana Dean Kellerman
      • Victoria Vaughn "Vicky" Kellerman
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rick Edelstein ​(married 1970-divorced 1972)​
      • Jonathan D. Krane ​(married 1980-2016, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack Donald (adopted, born June 24 1989)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Hannah Vaughan (adopted, born June 24 1989)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 24 2022 at age 84
  • Place: Woodland Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on June 2nd Born in 1937 Born in California Died in 2022 Died at age 84 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Ms Kellerman has left behind a legacy of talent and beauty that will continue to inspire and amaze audiences for a long while. (V)"

"Sally Kellerman had a successful professional life, known for her iconic role as "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in the film MASH, but her death was a tragic loss for the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Ms. Sally Kellerman still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-25 10:52:28
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