Brenda Fricker, the Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in “My Left Foot,” has died at the age of 81 in Dublin, according to multiple outlets. Fricker’s Oscar win came for her performance opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in the 1989 film. She later appeared in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” as the “Pigeon Lady,” a role that brought her further international recognition. Several reports note that she was the first Irish actor to win an Oscar. Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed her death to the BBC. Coverage also points to a long screen and TV career, with mentions including her appearance in “The Field” and her involvement in the original cast of the BBC medical drama “Casualty.” Tributes and remembrances are reported across the entertainment industry, reflecting her impact on both Irish and international audiences. She is described consistently as a prominent figure whose performances spanned decades in film, television, and theatre.