She won an oscar for Moonstruck Supporting Actress. Great movie. . Cher won the Oscar for best actress. Best screenplay, Best picture.
Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89 at her home in New York City. Dukakis is best known for her prominent roles in films such as "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "Steel Magnolias," "Moonstruck."
Dukakis’ brother Apollo Dukakis confirmed her death on Facebook, saying "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [husband] Louis."
Dukakis rose to prominence when, at the age of 56, she was cast as Cher's cynical mother in "Moonstruck," a role that earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar. That accomplishment led Dukakis to play widow Clairee Blecher in "Steel Magnolias," transgender landlord Anna Madrigal in the television series "Tales of the City," and Principal Jacobs in "Mr. Holland's Opus."
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Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89 at her home in New York City. Dukakis is best known for her prominent roles in films such as "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "Steel Magnolias," "Moonstruck."
Dukakis’ brother Apollo Dukakis confirmed her death on Facebook, saying "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [husband] Louis."
Dukakis rose to prominence when, at the age of 56, she was cast as Cher's cynical mother in "Moonstruck," a role that earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar. That accomplishment led Dukakis to play widow Clairee Blecher in "Steel Magnolias," transgender landlord Anna Madrigal in the television series "Tales of the City," and Principal Jacobs in "Mr. Holland's Opus."
'Steel Magnolias' and 'Moonstruck' actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89
Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89 at her home in New York City. Dukakis is best known for her prominent roles in films such as “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Moonstruck.”
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