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Barbara Barrie Dies at 95
Oscar-nominated 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin' star Barbara Barrie dies at 95.
In brief
Oscar-nominated 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin' star Barbara Barrie dies at 95. Barbara Barrie, known for 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin', died at 95 after terminal cancer. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Barbara Barrie dies at 95
Barbara Barrie, a character actress best known for playing boisterous moms in 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin', has died at 95.
Terminal cancer death
Her death was 'medically assisted' following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Oscar nomination
Barrie earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' on Broadway.
Film career highlights
She won best actress at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival for 'One Potato, Two Potato' and was nominated for best supporting actress for 'Breaking Away'.
Later work and books
Barrie also appeared in 'Barney Miller' and wrote children's books including 'Second Act' and 'Don’t Die of Embarrassment'.
The key point
Barbara Barrie, known for 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin', died at 95 after terminal cancer.
