'Breaking Away,' 'Barney Miller' Actress Was 95

Key Points:

• Barbara Barrie, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in "One Potato, Two Potato" and "Breaking Away," died at age 95 at her Manhattan home after medically assisted death due to terminal cancer.
• She earned critical acclaim including a Cannes Best Actress award for "One Potato, Two Potato," an Oscar nomination for "Breaking Away," and multiple Tony and Emmy nominations throughout her career.
• Barrie had a diverse career spanning stage, film, and television, with notable roles in Broadway productions like "Company" and TV shows including "Barney Miller" and "Suddenly Susan."
• Born in Chicago in 1931, she studied at the University of Texas and began her career with early roles on Broadway and in film, supported by endorsements from figures like Katharine Hepburn.
• Beyond acting, Barrie authored novels and health-related books, donated career memorabilia to the New York Public Library, and was married to Jay Harnick, founder of TheatreworksUSA, with whom she had two children.