Actor Barbara Barrie Dies With Medical Assistance, Leaves Moving Last Words
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Key Points:
- Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie died at age 95 through medically assisted death at her New York City home, three weeks after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
- Barrie, a longtime advocate for the right to medically assisted death, shared a final loving exchange with her family before passing.
- Diagnosed in 2014 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Barrie remained active, enjoying swimming even after hip replacement surgery.
- Her death complied with New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Law, which permits terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to seek medical assistance in dying.
- Barrie’s career spanned over 50 years, earning multiple Emmy and Tony nominations, a Cannes Best Actress award, and acclaim for roles including “Breaking Away” and “Suddenly Susan.”
