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First Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker (81) has died

First Irish Oscar winner Brenda Fricker (81) has died

Irish actress Brenda Fricker has passed away at the age of 81. She is best known for being the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, which she received for her performance in the film My Left Foot.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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