# Barbara Barrie Dies at 95

> Oscar-nominated 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin' star Barbara Barrie dies at 95.
- Title: Barbara Barrie Dies at 95 · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Oscar-nominated 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin' star Barbara Barrie dies at 95. Barbara Barrie, known for 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin', died…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/obituary/barbara-barrie-dead-breaking-away-private-benjamin-1235224367
- Author: Brent Lang
- Published: 2026-10-28T21:47:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: barbara barrie, breaking away, private benjamin, oscar nominated, terminal cancer, character actress, entertainment, culture
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

Barbara Barrie, known for 'Breaking Away' and 'Private Benjamin', died at 95 after terminal cancer.