Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner for My Left Foot, dies aged 81
Acclaimed Irish actor Brenda Fricker, best known for her Oscar-winning role in My Left Foot, has passed away at age 81. Her career spanned decades, including notable performances in Casualty, Home Alone 2, and various Hollywood films.
Why it matters
Fricker was a trailblazing figure in Irish cinema, being the first Irish woman to win an acting Oscar.
‘We will never see her like again’ … Fricker with her Oscar for My Left Foot. ‘We will never see her like again’ … Fricker with her Oscar for My Left Foot. Movies Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner for My Left Foot, dies aged 81 The acclaimed Irish actor started her career in Coronation Street and Casualty before a string of high-profile Hollywood roles
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