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Brenda Fricker's Passing

Updated 2026-07-17 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, known for her roles in films like Home Alone 2 and My Left Foot, has passed away at the age of 81. She was the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award.

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Rolling Stone

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Actress and Pigeon Lady in ‘Home Alone 2,’ Dead at 81

Fricker became first Irish actress to earn Academy Award with Best Supporting Actress Oscar for My Left Foot

2026-07-17 15:20 UTC