Actor Barbara Barrie dies at 95 after medically assisted death

Health · First reported 29 Oct, 16:22 · Updated 02:48

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Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Barrie died at her New York City home at 95 with medical assistance, her agent confirmed. Her daughter said Barrie had terminal cancer, supported the state’s medical aid-in-dying law and wanted people to discuss assisted death without judgment.

Barrie died Wednesday at her New York City home at age 95; her agent confirmed the death on Thursday and said it was medically assisted under New York State law.
Her daughter said Barrie had terminal cancer, supported the law and did not want her family to watch her suffer.
Barrie was nominated for an Oscar for the film “Breaking Away” and for a Tony for the musical “Company.”