Statement from Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron on the death of Brenda Fricker

“On behalf of all the citizens of Dublin, I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to Brenda Fricker’s family and friends on the announcement of her death. 

Brenda Fricker was a phenomenally talented actress. She made us extremely proud as a nation when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘My Left Foot’, becoming the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award.

It was a joy to see her on the big screen in such films as ‘The Field’ and ‘Veronica Guerin’, as well as the small screen in TV shows like ‘Casualty.’

She has been a mainstay in many homes every Christmas as families sit down to rewatch ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.’ She was a proud Dub with a sharp wit and warmth that exuded to all who knew her and experienced her work.

She will be sorely missed.”

The former Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam said: 

“I was proud to nominate Brenda Fricker for the Freedom of the City of Dublin because few people have brought such honour to our city. Through her remarkable career, she carried Dublin with her wherever she went and inspired generations of Irish artists in return.” 

An online Book of Condolence is available to sign at this link:

https://engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projects/book-of-condolence-brenda-fricker

An in-person Book of Condolence will open at the Mansion House on Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July from 10am to 4pm both days. 

ENDS