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Her signature way of saying goodbye
Jamie Lee’s tribute painted the portrait of a woman known for her warmth, independence, curiosity, and unforgettable personality.
“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.”
The actress also revealed that Kelly had a signature way of saying goodbye. According to Jamie Lee, her sister ended messages with the Hungarian phrase “Isten Veled,” meaning “God is with you.”
“Isten Veled to my sister of the sun and the moon, my Tai. I’ll see you on down the line.”
In a second reflection, Jamie Lee opened up about the complicated but enduring relationship they shared as sisters. Like many siblings, they experienced rivalry growing up after their parents’ divorce, and their lives eventually took them in different directions.
“My sister and I were close as children but also had that sibling competition for divorced parents’ attention and love and we were wildly different and lived apart for many years,” she wrote.
Their bond strengthened again when Kelly attended Jamie Lee’s 1984 wedding to actor Christopher Guest.