Brenda Fricker, who became known worldwide after appearing in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”, has died at the age of 81.
According to a statement, the actress who played the beloved “Pigeon Lady” in the second film of the famous franchise starring Macaulay Culkin died on July 16, 2026, in Dublin, Ireland, following a series of health problems.
Before her iconic role in the Christmas film that marked generations, Fricker made history in 1990 by becoming the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, taking home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Daniel Day-Lewis’ mother in “My Left Foot”.
With a career spanning more than 60 years, Fricker is also remembered for her long-running role as nurse Megan Roach in the BBC medical series “Casualty”, as well as for prominent roles in films such as 1994’s “Angels in the Outfield”.
“We will never see anyone like her again, and the world is a poorer place without her,” her agent, Phil Belfield, wrote in a statement to the press.
“It was an honor to know her, love her and work with her, and she will always have a place in my heart and in the hearts of so many film and television fans around the world,” he concluded.
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