Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Oscar Winner Brenda Fricker Dies at 81
Brenda Fricker was a famous actress from Ireland.
She won an Oscar for her role in the movie 'My Left Foot' in 1989.
She also played the Pigeon Lady in 'Home Alone 2.'
She was born in Dublin and started acting in small roles before becoming well-known.
She won many awards and acted in many movies and TV shows.
She stopped acting mostly in 2015 but came back for a few roles in 2021 and 2022.
She passed away in Dublin at the age of 81.
Brenda Fricker, an Irish actress, passed away at the age of 81 in Dublin.
She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'My Left Foot' (1989).
Fricker was also known for her role as the Pigeon Lady in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' (1992).
She appeared in various Irish and British films and TV shows, receiving multiple awards and nominations.
Fricker retired from acting in 2015 but made a few appearances in 2021 and 2022.
- Who
- Brenda Fricker, Irish actress
- What
- Passed away at the age of 81
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland
- Why
- Natural causes (not explicitly stated)
- Birthdate
- February 17, 1945
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
- Notable Roles
- My Left Foot, Home Alone 2
- Awards
- Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (1990)
- Last Appearance
- The Miracle Club (2023)
- Age at Death
- 81
- Death Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Death Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)
