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Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

By TrendingWire Newsroom

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress best known for her role in the film My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81. Her agent confirmed the news, though no cause of death was given. Fricker won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for her portrayal of Christy Brown's mother in the 1989 film. She also appeared in the popular Christmas movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as the pigeon lady, and was a well-known face on British television through her role in the long-running medical drama Casualty. Fricker's career spanned several decades, and she was widely respected for her performances on stage and screen. Her death marks the loss of a talented actress who left a lasting impact on film and television audiences worldwide.

Sources: Sky News, BBC UK

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