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Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated 'Barney Miller' actress, dead at 95
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Key Points:
- Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles on "Barney Miller" and "Suddenly Susan," has died at age 95 after a terminal cancer diagnosis, with her death medically assisted at her New York City home.
- Barrie's extensive career spanned from the 1950s until last year, including notable film roles such as in "Breaking Away," for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and winning best actress at Cannes for "One Potato, Two Potato."
- She was also a prolific Broadway actress, earning a Tony nomination for her role in the original 1970 cast of Stephen Sondheim’s "Company," and made her Broadway debut in 1955 after moving to New York.
- Barrie appeared in films like "Private Benjamin," playing Goldie Hawn’s mother, and was recognized for her television work, especially as the wife of the lead character in "Barney Miller" from 1975 to 1982.
