Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for her role in Breaking Away, has died with medical assistance at the age of 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, confirmed that Barrie passed away at her home in Manhattan, New York, following a battle with terminal cancer.
Career and Health Background
Barrie received an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1979 film Breaking Away. In 2014, she announced that she had been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a degenerative disease that damages the lungs.
The actress's death was reported as a breaking news story, with further updates expected.
