Brenda Fricker, First Irish Actress to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for her role in "My Left Foot," died at age 81 in Dublin, her death confirmed by her talent agency.
- She gained cult status for her role as a pigeon whisperer in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and was well-known in Ireland and Britain for her television work.
- Fricker's acting career began by chance in the mid-1960s after overcoming a difficult childhood and recovering from a car accident.
- Her Oscar-winning role as Bridget Fagan Brown in "My Left Foot" was praised for its heartfelt and resilient portrayal of a mother supporting her disabled son.
- She lived in Dublin's Liberties neighborhood, but no further details about her death were provided.
