Oscar-Nominated Actress Barbara Barrie Dies at 95 Via Medically Assisted Death

Times of India · entertainment

Veteran actress Barbara Barrie, known for her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Breaking Away’ and Broadway work, has died at 95. Her death on Wednesday, October 28, at her New York City home was medically assisted following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Barrie had previously revealed she had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease. Her career spanned acclaimed performances in film, television, and theatre, earning her a Cannes Best Actress award and a Tony nomination.