Oscar-nominated actor known for mom roles dies aged 95

• Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Barrie has died at her Manhattan home aged 95 via medical assistance following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
• She was best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1979 film Breaking Away and for originating the role of Sarah in Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical Company.
• Barrie won the Best Actress award at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival for One Potato, Two Potato and received Emmy nominations for her guest roles in Law & Order.
• Her extensive career also featured prominent roles in films such as Private Benjamin and television series including Suddenly Susan and Enlightened.
• Tributes have been led by her former co-star Shaun Cassidy, who praised her wisdom, kindness, and boundless talent.

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Barbara Barrie death: Oscar-nominated actor ‘ends life with medical assistance’, as tributes paid