Brenda Fricker, Trailblazing Irish Oscar Winner, Dies at 81

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Brenda Fricker, Trailblazing Irish Oscar Winner, Dies at 81
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Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died at 81. Renowned for her Best Supporting Actress win for My Left Foot (1990), she also appeared as the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2 and as nurse Megan Roach on BBC’s Casualty, among many film and stage roles. Born in Dublin, Fricker’s career spanned theatre, TV and cinema, and her agent paid tribute to her enduring impact on fans worldwide.

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