1979-ലെ 'ബ്രേക്കിംഗ് എവേ' എന്ന ചിത്രത്തിലൂടെ ഓസ്കാർ നോമിനേഷൻ നേടിയ പ്രശസ്ത ഹോളിവുഡ് നടി ബാർബറ ബാരി (95) അന്തരിച്ചു. അർബുദബാധിതയായിരുന്ന താരം ന്യൂയോർക്കിലെ വസതിയിൽ വെച്ചാണ് വിടവാങ്ങിയത്. ദീർഘകാലം അഭിനയരംഗത്ത് സജീവമായിരുന്ന ബാരി, നിരവധി ടെലിവിഷൻ പരമ്പരകളിലും നാടകങ്ങളിലും മികച്ച വേഷങ്ങൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തിട്ടുണ്ട്. അവരുടെ വിയോഗം സിനിമാലോകത്തിന് വലിയൊരു നഷ്ടമാണ്.
Hollywood actress Barbara Barrie is no more. The actress, who earned an Oscar nomination for the 1979 film Breaking Away, died on October 28. The veteran actress was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and she had battled idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis since 2014. Barrie's daughter, Jane Harnick, confirmed that her death was medically assisted at her Manhattan home. Apart from Oscar nomination, Barbara had earned many Emmy nominations along with Tony Award nod for the 1970 musical, Company. Barbara was just nine when her family moved to Corpus Christi, Tex.
In an official statement to E! News, Barbara's representative said, "On behalf of the Harnick family. I can confirm that her passing was medically assisted in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying law, of which she was a proponent and advocate."
Another report by The New York Times states that the veteran actress opted for end-of-life care at her Manhatta home after terminal cancer diagnosis. In her long acting career, Baraba featured in television shows such as The Fugitive, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Family Ties, Thirtysomething, Pushng Daisies, Army Wives, and Nurse Jackie.
Apart from that, she studied drama at the University of Texas and graduated in 1952. She was born in Chicago on May 23, 1931. While she moved to New York after graduation, she found herself acting on stage later. The actress did shows like The Wooden Dish, The Crucible, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Significant Other. She was introduced to community theatre at the age of 11 and acted for over five decades.
According to Playbill, Barbara had disclosed her idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis. In an official statement, the actress had earlier said, "I have a very full, active life, but what lies ahead is unknown and yet known at the same time. I am living full steam ahead and am now trying to help other people do the same."
As per the news report, Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis' CEO Mishka Michon had also mentioned, "There has never been a time when IPF has been at the forefront of science and innovation as it is now and having Barbara's voice aligned with our efforts is making a huge difference." She added that Barbara's attitude had been positive and her words were inspiring.