Dalyce Curry, 'Blues Brothers' actress, found dead at 95 after home was destroyed in LA wildfires

ALTADENA, CALIFORNIA: A gut-wrenching wildfire sweeping through Los Angeles has claimed the life of a beloved Hollywood actress. 

Dalyce Curry, 95, known for her work in ‘The Blues Brothers’, was found dead in her Altadena home, which was destroyed by the raging flames. The Southern California resident was discovered by coroners on the evening of Sunday, January 12, just before 6 pm, as reported by ABC.

She was also known for her roles in films such as 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Lady Sings the Blues'.

Dalyce Curry’s granddaughter finds burned-down Altadena home

Before Dalyce Curry's tragic death, her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, dropped her off at her grandmother's house on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, just as the LA wildfire began to spread. Unaware of how rapidly the fires would grow, Kelley later learned of the devastation around the city.

Concerned for her grandmother's safety, Kelley attempted to reach her but was stopped at a barricade. Police confirmed that Curry’s home had "totally burned down." Kelley was then advised to check the Pasadena Civic Center, a shelter for displaced residents, but she could not find her grandmother there.

On Friday, January 10, a National Guard member escorted Kelley to the site of the house, where she witnessed "total devastation." She recalled, "Everything was gone except her blue Cadillac."

Although Dalyce Kelley continued to hope for a miracle, the death was not confirmed until Sunday evening. "Honestly we don't feel very hopeful that she's still here with us," she said.

Curry's death was later confirmed by her granddaughters, Dalyce Kelley and Loree Beamer-Wilkinson, who took to their Facebook account to share the heartbreaking news.

On Sunday, January 12, Kelley wrote, "Thank you to ABC 7 for featuring our beloved grandmother #dalycecurry who has been missing from the #eatonfire in #altadena - about an hour ago the coroner confirmed her remains were indeed found at the property. #RIPMOMMADEE 🕊️ We had a great run. She impacted my life in so many ways. This loss is devastating."

Kelley later shared a nostalgic photo of Curry on her Instagram, captioning the post, "#DalyceCurry what a loss y’all 💔🕊️"

Loree Wilkinson expresses grief after Dalyce Curry dies in LA fire

Dalyce Curry's other granddaughter, Loree Beamer Wilkinson, expressed her grief, remembering the vibrant, active woman who, at 95, didn’t seem her age.

In a heartfelt tribute, Loree shared on January 13, "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."

She then expressed her gratitude, saying, "I feel so grateful for the love and opportunity to have known her, even if only for a short time. Momma D was an extraordinary woman who welcomed me and my children into her life with open arms."

She continued to praise Curry, adding, "She radiated positivity, showed grace, and lived as a shining example of strength, resilience, and kindness. Her story is one of breaking barriers, overcoming challenges, and spreading love wherever she went."'

 Reflecting on how deeply Curry will be missed, she shared, "I miss her deeply and am working through the waves of regret—wishing I had called her more, shared more moments. But I know the best way to honor her is to keep her memory alive and cherish the beautiful moments we shared."

She concluded her tribute with heartfelt thanks: "Thank you all for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time. It means the world to us. Teresa L Kelley-Harris Derrek Kelley Myesha Kelley Jonathan Curry Amy Lippman-Smith Gary Honore LaDonna Curry Derrek Brandon Kelley."

Dalyce Curry's granddaughters launch GoFundMe to 'honor' actress

The granddaughters didn’t stop at the heartfelt tribute; they also created a GoFundMe page to honor Dalyce Curry's legacy and vibrant spirit, setting a goal of $50K. With broken hearts, they committed to "honoring her incredible life and legacy."

The page outlined the purpose of the fundraiser, explaining how the funds would be used, and promised to raise every dollar to honor her memory while easing the burden on the family during this incredibly difficult time.

The GoFundMe description also shared details about Momma D, stating, "She was known with her Kaiser community and was referred to as "Kaiser Famous" because they loved her energy, spirit and zest for life."

The page continued, "At 95, she was still living life to the fullest, taking pride in her independence and always looking forward to the future. She often said, "I have yet to begin to live." She was a dreamer, a doer, and above all, an amazing grandmother who inspired us with her strength, resilience and class."