Who is Kelly Curtis’ husband Scott Morfee? Details explored as Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister dies at 69

On May 30, Kelly Curtis died at the age of 69. Jamie Lee Curtis’ sister reportedly died in Bellevue, Idaho. She was the daughter of actor Tony Curtis and actress Janet Leigh. The Sentinel star passed away peacefully at her home, as shared by her sister Jamie.

Kelly Curtis tied the knot with Scott Morfee in 1989. Scott is an American Off-Broadway Theatre producer. He is also the co-founder of Barrow Street Theatre. Morfee produced several plays like Bug, Eat The Taste, No Child, Tribes, Our Town, Killer Joe, and more. His plays also bagged several Lucille Lortel Awards.

Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister Kelly Curtis’ death

On May 30, Jamie shared a post on her IG, announcing the death of Kelly. The Freaky Friday actress wrote that her older sister died in her home.

“A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace.” Jamie wrote.

She remembered Kelly Curtis as her first friend and lifelong confidant. Jamie added that Kelly loved music, travel, thrifting, nature, Pokémon, and her family. Kelly was also proud of her Danish roots.

“She was my first friend and lifelong confidant. She was jaw droppingly beautiful, and a talented actress. She played a mean game of hearts, collected turtles, loved her family, nature, music, thrifting, travel, Facebook, and Pokémon Go. She was proud of her Danish roots and Hungarian Jewish ancestry and was a devoted American patriot.”

Jamie further added how Kelly was called ‘Auntie Cookie’ for her unique powdered cookies.

“She will be remembered for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, and her powdered, almond, crescent cookies at Christmas, hence her name, Auntie Cookie.”

Lastly, Jamie said:

“Kelly always signed off any message or fare thee well with a Hungarian blessing...Isten Veled, God is with you.”

As of this writing, the cause of death for Kelly Curtis remains unknown.

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