An actor who featured in Blues Brothers has died aged 95 after getting caught up in the LA wildfires, her family have confirmed.
Almost 200,000 people were forced to flee Los Angeles as intense wildfires threatened their homes as 12,000 homes have been destroyed.
One of the most damaging wildfires in US history has also meant 24 people have lost their lives.
On Sunday (January 12), the coroner confirmed Blues Brothers extra Dalyce Curry's remain had been discovered just before 6pm local time that day.
Dalyce Kelley, the actor's granddaughter announced the tragic news on Facebook by confirming her 'beloved grandmother' had died.
The Blues Brother extra has died (Dalyce Curry/Facebook)
"We had a great run. She impacted my life in so many ways. This loss is devastating," she wrote on social media.
KABC reports Kelley last saw her relative at around midnight on Tuesday (7January), just when the fires had began to wreak havoc across the LA region.
The Eaton Fire ultimately destroyed Curry's Altadena property, with Kelley paying the ruins a visit on Friday (January 10) when her grandmother was not counted for.
"I'm sorry your grandmother's property is gone. It totally burned down," an officer told Kelly, as per KABC, after she rushed to the property following a text message stating her grandmother's house's power had cut out.
Kelley described what she found as a scene of 'total devastation', adding: "Everything was gone except her blue Cadillac."
Lorée Beamer-Wilkinson, the actor's other granddaughter also took to Facebook to share the sad news of her relative's passing.
The LA wildfires have sent shockwaves across the world (David McNew/Getty Images)
"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," she wrote.
"We are devastated, and it’s difficult to comprehend how her life came to this end.
"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 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."
She continued: "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."
As well as appearing in Blues Brothers, Curry appeared in The 10 Commandments during her career.
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