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culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-07-17

First Irish Oscar Winner Brenda Fricker Passes Away at 79.

Acclaimed actress Brenda Fricker, the first Irish person to win an Oscar, has passed away at the age of 79. She earned the Best Supporting Actress award in 1990 for her memorable role in "My Left Foot," portraying the mother of Christy Brown.

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