Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, has died aged 81 in Dublin. Reports across multiple outlets say her death is confirmed by her agent, Phil Belfield, who issued a statement after Fricker’s passing. The actress won the Oscar for her role in the film “My Left Foot,” a performance that made her the first Irish woman to receive the award. Several sources describe her as a highly respected figure in Irish acting, with a career that spans decades and includes work across theatre, British television, and Hollywood. RTE News and other outlets note her long professional career, spanning more than six decades, and her prominence as both a stage and screen performer. The various obituaries and reports do not present new details beyond the circumstances of her death, but they consistently highlight her landmark Oscar win and her broad body of work across different entertainment industries. Tributes from media outlets focus on her status as a major talent from Ireland and her lasting legacy in film and acting.