Personal Life and Death
Kirby married actress Lynn Sellers on September 29, 2003. Kirby died on August 14, 2006, from complications related to leukemia. According to the Associated Press and other news reports, his widow stated that he had only recently been diagnosed with the disease.
Kirby, like his character in This Is Spinal Tap, was a fanatical fan of Frank Sinatra. He enjoyed playing softball in the late 70's. He was also very allergic to horses, and needed daily allergy shots on the set of City Slickers. In 2006, less than six months before his death, Kirby was invited to be a member of Actors Studio.
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