Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Icon, Passes at 81 | Raleigh News

Oscar-winning Irish icon Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award for her unforgettable role in My Left Foot, has died at 81. A powerhouse performer with over 90 film and TV credits, she charmed audiences as the compassionate homeless woman in Home Alone 2 and starred in the BBC’s Casualty. Born in Dublin in 1945, she was honored with the Freedom of the City earlier this year and left behind a bestselling memoir detailing her battles with mental health and personal adversity. Ireland’s deputy prime minister hailed her as a “national treasure,” celebrating her global ambassadorship of Irish talent and her enduring legacy on and off screen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1d86c2cb6e2131e