Barbara Barrie beamed in final appearance before ending life with medical assistance
Actress Barbara Barrie passed away at 95 following a medically assisted death after a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was a celebrated performer known for her Tony-nominated role in the original Broadway production of 'Company'.
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Make Page Six a Preferred Source Barbara Barrie was pictured beaming during one of her final public appearances in December 2021, nearly five years before ending her life with medical assistance.
The actress attended the opening night of “Company” on Broadway and posed for smiling snaps on the red carpet.
The Oscar nominee wore a black coat, brown scarf and a black skirt with metal embellishments.
She completed her look with bedazzled loafers and drop earrings.
Barrie, notably, was an original cast member of Stephen Sondheim’s show when it premiered in 1970, playing Sarah and earning her first and only Tony nomination for the role the following year.
Barrie stepped out publicly for the last time in March 2025, per Broadway.com , for the world premiere of “We Had a World” in New York City.
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