Brenda Fricker Remembered | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Brenda Fricker, the trailblazing Irish actress who became the first Irish woman to win an Oscar for her unforgettable role as Bridget Fagan Brown in “My Left Foot,” has died at 81 in Dublin after a period of illness. A beloved national treasure, she also charmed audiences in “Home Alone 2,” starred in “Casualty,” and shared her powerful story of resilience in her bestselling memoir. With a career that spanned continents and a legacy that touched hearts worldwide, Fricker’s passing leaves a profound void — but her brilliance, courage, and enduring impact will forever shine on screen and in the hearts of fans. 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/0cad6f9851e4387c