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Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated actor, dies with medical assistance at 95
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie died at age 95 in her New York City home with medical assistance, in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying law.
- Barrie, a proponent of the law, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and also suffered from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung disease.
- She was best known for her role as Evelyn Stohler in the 1979 film "Breaking Away," which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
- Barrie received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the musical "Company" and earned Emmy nominations for her roles in "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
- Her career included notable work on stage, film, and television, with credits in "Private Benjamin," "Double Trouble," and "Suddenly Susan."
