A celebrated Irish actor Brenda Frickerwhose memorable performances in ‘My Left Foot’, ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ and the BBC medical drama ‘Casualty’ brought him international fame, has died aged 81. He died on Thursday in Dublin. Fricker made history as the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ‘My Left Foot’.His agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed that he had gone through in a statement to the BBC, saying, “We will never see him again and the world will be diminished for missing him.”He added, “I was honored to know him, love him and work with him and he will always have a place in my heart and in the hearts of many film and television audiences around the world.” Fricker won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for portraying Daniel Day-Lewis’ character’s mother in ‘My Left Foot’. The show became a defining feature of his career and earned him a place among Ireland’s greatest screen personalities.Throughout his career in film, television and theater, Fricker produced an impressive body of work. One of her most famous television roles was nurse Megan Roach in the BBC series ‘Casualty’, where she appeared on the show’s show in 1986. Although she left as a regular cast member in 1990, she returned to make several guest appearances, with her last episode being broadcast in 2010.She is also best remembered for playing the sympathetic Pigeon Lady in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992), sharing some of the film’s most touching moments with Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin McCallister. Born in Dublin, Fricker began his acting career before establishing himself in television and film. Early in his career, he appeared in ‘Coronation Street’ in 1977 and was featured in David Hare’s Play for Today ‘Licking Hitler’ in 1978.His Oscar win in 1990 marked history, making him the first Irish actor to win an Academy Award. She won the Best Supporting Actress honor before the nominees included Julia Roberts and Anjelica Huston. Over the years of his career, Fricker has been praised for bringing excitement, authenticity and emotional depth to every performance. His incredible legacy continues to resonate with audiences around the world, ensuring that his contributions to film and television will never be forgotten.