Brenda Fricker Remembered | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress beloved for her unforgettable role as Bridget Fagan Brown in “My Left Foot” and the iconic “Pigeon Lady” from “Home Alone 2,” has passed away at 81. Her funeral will be held in Dublin’s St. Catherine’s Church — the very neighborhood where she grew up — as fans and colleagues mourn the loss of a true cinematic legend whose career spanned decades, television hits like “Casualty,” and beloved films including “So I Married An Axe Murderer.” Her agent called her a “legend,” and the world of film and TV has lost an irreplaceable talent. Listen in…