We mourn the passing of an esteemed actress and entertainer, Dalyce Curry, whose remarkable contributions graced the silver screen in iconic films such as the 1980 classic “The Blues Brothers.” Tragically, the 95-year-old actress succumbed to the destructive forces of the Eaton Fire.

Curry, who also displayed her talent in esteemed works like “The Ten Commandments” and “Lady Sings the Blues,” was discovered deceased in the remains of her home, irrevocably altered by the raging inferno. This information was confirmed by the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office to her family shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.

Affectionately known to her loved ones as Momma D, Curry was last seen on Tuesday when her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, dropped her off at her residence in Altadena, California, an area severely impacted by the fire. Kelley recounted that her grandmother appeared fatigued, having spent an exhausting day at a local hospital.

Unbeknownst to Kelley, the fire had ignited mere hours before her grandmother’s return home, and she could not anticipate its rapid proliferation and catastrophic consequences.

Upon receiving alarming notifications that power had been disrupted at Curry’s residence, Kelley rushed to ascertain her grandmother’s safety. Alas, upon arrival, she was met with the grim news that Momma D’s property had been entirely consumed by flames.

Desperate to locate her beloved grandmother, Kelley ventured to the Pasadena Civic Center, where evacuees sought refuge. Unfortunately, her search proved fruitless, and despair began to envelop her family as they faced the harrowing reality of their loss.

During a visit to the devastated site of her grandmother’s home, escorted by the National Guard, Kelley lamented the overwhelming destruction, noting that the only remnant of her grandmother’s life was her blue Cadillac. “It was total devastation,” she recalled, poignantly reflecting on a life extinguished too soon.

Curry’s legacy as a part of the storied tapestry of Old Black Hollywood endures, with her indelible imprint left on the cinematic landscape of the 1950s and beyond. Described as full of vitality, her spirited demeanor belied her years; she remained an active participant in life until her untimely demise.

In a heartfelt tribute shared on social media, Kelley expressed profound sorrow over the loss of her grandmother, stating, “We had a great run. She impacted my life in so many ways. This loss is devastating.” The recent spate of fires in Los Angeles has claimed at least 24 lives, displacing nearly 200,000 individuals and ravaging 39,000 acres of land, casting a pall of grief over the community.