Celebrated Irish actor Brenda Frickerwhose memorable performances in ‘My Left Foot’, ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ and BBC medical drama ‘Casualty’ earned her worldwide acclaim, has died aged 81. He died in Dublin on Thursday. Fricker made history as the first Irish actor to win an Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in ‘My Left Foot’.Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed her death in a statement to the BBC, saying: “We will never see her again and the world is less for her.”He added: “I was honored to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and the hearts of so many film and television fans around the world.” Fricker received the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for playing the mother of Daniel Day-Lewis’ character in ‘My Left Foot’. The performance became the defining success of his career and secured his place among Ireland’s most famous film talents.Over a career in film, television and theater, Fricker built an impressive body of work. One of her most notable television roles was as Nurse Megan Roach in the BBC series ‘Casualty’, where she appeared in the show’s debut episode in 1986. Although she left as a regular cast member in 1990, she returned to make several guest appearances, with her final episode airing in 2010.She was also widely remembered for playing the compassionate Pigeon Lady in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992), sharing some of the film’s most emotional moments with Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McCallister. Born in Dublin, Fricker began his acting career in theater before establishing himself in television and film. Earlier in his career, he appeared in ‘Coronation Street’ in 1977 and appeared in David Hare’s ‘Play for Today’ production of ‘Licking Hitler’ in 1978.Her Oscar win in 1990 marked a historic milestone, making her the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award. She won the Best Supporting Actress award ahead of the other nominees, including Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston. Over decades of work, Fricker earned admiration for bringing warmth, authenticity and emotional depth to every performance. His remarkable legacy continues to resonate with audiences around the world, ensuring that his contributions to film and television will not be forgotten.