Funeral details announced for Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who passed away at age 81. The service will be held at St Catherine’s Church in Dublin and will be livestreamed for the public.
Why it matters
Fricker was a significant cultural figure in Ireland, being the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, and her passing marks the end of a notable career in international cinema.
THE FUNERAL OF Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker will take place in Dublin later this week, following her death last month at the age of 81.
Fricker died peacefully on 16 July in the care of staff at Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross.
Her funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Church on Meath Street in The Liberties at 11am on Thursday, followed by a private burial, according to details shared by her family today.
The funeral will be livestreamed online .
Fricker was one of Ireland’s most celebrated actors, and made history to become the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award.
She took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for her performance alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot.
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