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Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood

Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Dublin-born star won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990.

Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81

Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Fricker was also part of the original cast of BBC medical drama Casualty.

Brenda Fricker to be nominated for Freedom of Dublin City

Brenda Fricker to be nominated for Freedom of Dublin City

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, confirmed that he will be addressing the council on Monday to nominate Brenda Fricker