Brenda Fricker, first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, known for her Oscar-winning role in 'My Left Foot' and her appearance in 'Home Alone 2', has died at age 81. She was a celebrated figure in Irish cinema and television with a career spanning over six decades.
Why it matters
Fricker was a pioneering Irish actress whose work gained international recognition, marking a significant loss for the global film community.
LONDON -- Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died. She was 81.
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