Hollywood Extra Dalyce Curry, 95, Dies in Eaton Fire Devastation

The longtime Altadena resident and actress, known for roles in films like 'The Blues Brothers,' was among at least 27 victims of the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Dalyce Curry, a 95-year-old actress and former Hollywood extra, died in the Eaton fire that ravaged Altadena on January 7, 2025.
Curry, affectionately called 'Momma D' by her family, appeared in films such as 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Lady Sings the Blues' before transitioning to a nursing career.
Her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, had dropped Curry off at her home the evening before, unaware of the fire's impending threat, as no evacuation orders were in place at the time.
Curry's remains were discovered days later on her property, where her home was destroyed, though her prized 1981 blue Cadillac survived the blaze.
The Eaton fire has claimed at least 27 lives, left 36 people missing, and displaced hundreds of thousands in the Los Angeles area, raising concerns about emergency alert systems for elderly residents.