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Irish Legend Brenda Fricker's Dublin Funeral Set for Thursday
6 Aug
Summary
- Brenda Fricker's funeral will be held in Dublin on Thursday at 11:00 AM.
- She was the first Irish woman to win an Oscar for her role in 'My Left Foot'.
- Fricker was also beloved for her roles in 'Casualty' and 'Home Alone 2'.
The funeral of the acclaimed Irish actress Brenda Fricker, an Oscar winner, is scheduled to take place in Dublin this Thursday. The service will commence at 11:00 AM local time at St. Catherine's Church, followed by a private burial. Fricker, who passed away last month, was celebrated for her groundbreaking performance in 'My Left Foot,' for which she became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award in 1990.
Her extensive career also included a memorable role as Nurse Megan Roach in the long-running BBC series 'Casualty' from 1986 until 2010, and she gained international recognition as the Central Park pigeon lady in the 1992 film 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.' Born in Dublin, Fricker began her acting journey in the 1960s on Irish television and theatre, later appearing in UK soaps.
Fricker's Oscar win was historic, triumphing over established Hollywood actresses. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to the people of Ireland. Despite her success, she later reflected that her Oscar win may have inadvertently limited her subsequent career opportunities. The funeral notice mentioned her predeceased by her husband Barry, mother Bina, father Desmond, and sister Gráinne. The service is expected to be broadcast live online.
