Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis dies at 89

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Olympia Dukakis was an actress who was known for her role as Cher’s mother in “Moonstruck.”This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

Star of stage and screen Olympia Dukakis has died at the age of 89. The star, who’s resume included the massive films Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias, passed away at her home in New York City.

Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias and Tales of the City, has died aged 89.According to the BBC, Dukakis’ death was announced by her brother Apollo on Facebook, who said she died on May 1 following ill health. AP also reports her death was confirmed by her agent.“My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City.

Olympia Dukakis, who performed in over 60 films, and in 50 television series, has left for her heavenly abode on May 1, 2021. The actress passed away at the age of 89 in New York City.

Facebook on Saturday.«My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City,» he wrote alongside a photo of the actress. «After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis.»Additionally, Dukakis’ rep, Allison Levy, said in a statement to ET: «It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of Olympia Dukakis.

New York City on Saturday morning.  Her cause of death has not been revealed.

Olympia Dukakis has passed away at the age of 89. News of the Oscar winner’s passing was confirmed by her brother Apollo Dukakis, 85, via Facebook on Saturday, May 1. “My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City,” he wrote in his post. “After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis,” the fellow actor wrote, including as gorgeous headshot of the Moonstruck actress. Learn more about Olympia here.

Olympia Dukakis, Hollywood’s favorite late bloomer who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in “Moonstruck” — has died at the age of 89.Dukakis, a cousin of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, died Saturday at her home in New York City.

Stars in Hollywood are speaking out to pay tribute to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who sadly passed away at the age of 89.

A heartbreaking loss. Olympia Dukakis died in New York City on Saturday, May 1, according to a social media post from her brother. She was 89.

Haley Bosselman editor“I love you more than my luggage,” Olympia Dukakis’ Clairee Belcher says to Shirley MacLaine’s Ouiser Boudreaux in the beloved 1989 movie “Steel Magnolias.”With the news of Dukakis’ death, Hollywood flocked to social media to express similar sentiments and pay their respects to the character actors’ illustrious legacy. Dukakis died on Saturday at age 89 in New York City.

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. -- Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” has died.

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Dukakis has passed away at age 89.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterOlympia 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.