Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis dies aged 89

Olympia Dukakis has died aged 89.
The family of the Oscar-winning star has confirmed she passed away in New York City after "many months of failing health".
Apollo Dukakis, the actress' brother, wrote on Facebook: "My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [husband] Louis."
The acclaimed actress won an Oscar for her role in the 1987 romantic comedy 'Moonstuck', and she also enjoyed enjoyed a successful career in the theatre business, both as a performer and as a director.
Olympia - who played Cher's mother in 'Moonstruck' - also starred in 'Steel Magnolias', 'Working Girl' and 'Look Who's Talking'.

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