Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
The funeral of Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker was held in Dublin, attended by family, friends, and notable figures from the film industry. Fricker, known for her roles in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, was remembered for her kindness and professional legacy.
Why it matters
The event marks the passing of a significant cultural figure in Irish cinema and international film history.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Academy Award winning actress died last month
Oscar winning actress Brenda Fricker "brought out the best in people" and "shot from the hip", her funeral in Dublin has heard.
Fricker, who died last month, won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for playing Daniel Day-Lewis's on-screen mother in My Left Foot.
She was the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, beating Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston.
The funeral mass took place in St Catherine's Church on Meath Street at 11:00 local time and was followed by a private burial.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Fricker's funeral took place in Dublin
The 81-year-old was also well known for playing nurse Megan Roach in the BBC's Casualty from 1986, making her final appearance in 2010; and was the Central Park pigeon lady in 1992's Home Alone sequel.
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