Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.
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"It was always about what was most authentically valuable. She was remarkable that way."
— Virginia Gilbert , Celebrity
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Irish actress who won an Oscar for her role in the film My Left Foot.
Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor known for his roles in various films and television series.
Frankie Gavin is an Irish musician and founder of the traditional Irish band De Dannan.
Jim Sheridan is an Irish film director and screenwriter known for co-writing and directing My Left Foot.
Ray D'Arcy is an Irish television and radio presenter.
Virginia Gilbert is a filmmaker and friend of Brenda Fricker.
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Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.
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