# Irish Actress Brenda Fricker’s Funeral Held in Dublin

The funeral of Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker is taking place in Dublin. Fricker, best known for her role in "My Left Foot," was the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award. Her death marks the loss of a celebrated figure in Irish and international cinema.

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- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9w07qejvj1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:00 GMT