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Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
BBC News Friday 17 July 2026, 12:57 UTC 1 min read
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She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in TV's Casualty and Home

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in TV's Casualty and Home Alone 2.
Oscar (PERSON) Brenda Fricker (PERSON) TV's Casualty (ORG)
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