Breaking Away actress Barbara Barrie dies at 95

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 16:35 · Archive

Actress Barbara Barrie, Oscar and Tony-nominated for roles including Breaking Away, has died at 95 by medically assisted suicide.

Barbara Barrie, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actress known for the 1979 film Breaking Away, died Wednesday at 95 by medically assisted suicide in her New York City home. She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Barrie's passing was carried out 'in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Law', according to her agent Gary Gersh. Her daughter Jane Harwick confirmed the circumstances to The New York Times.

In addition to Breaking Away, for which she received an Oscar nomination, Barrie starred in the television shows Barney Miller and Suddenly Susan. She also received a Tony nomination for her performance in the original production of Company.

How it is being reported

• ‘Breaking Away’ actress Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide, reports sayBarbara Barrie, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor known for “Breaking Away,” “Barney Miller” and “Suddenly Susan,” has died at 95.WBTV · 29 Oct, 15:41
• ‘Breaking Away’ actress Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide, reports sayBarbara Barrie, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actor known for “Breaking Away,” “Barney Miller” and “Suddenly Susan,” has died at 95.WECT · 29 Oct, 15:41

In this story: Barbara Barrie · Breaking Away · Barney Miller · Suddenly Susan · Company · New York · Jane Harwick

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