Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning "Moonstruck" actress, dies at 89

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Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, dies at 89 (nbcnews.com)

“My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City," Apollo Dukakis wrote Saturday in a Facebook post.

Olympia Dukakis, a character actress best known for her Oscar-winning supporting turn in Norman Jewison’s “Moonstruck” and for her role as the wealthy widow in “Steel Magnolias,” has died. She was 89.

Dukakis’ brother, Apollo Dukakis, confirmed her death in a Facebook post, writing: “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 Louis.”

Her talent agent, Allison Levy, also confirmed the actress' death to NBC News...
 
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I just finished Tales of the City on Netlflix this week, loved her as Mrs. Madrigal. Rest Easy.
 

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