Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-Winning Actress Known for Starring in 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Moonstruck' Has Died

First Published: 3:12 PM PDT, May 1, 2021
Cher, Paul Reiser and others pay tribute to the beloved star who, in addition to her film and television work, appeared in over 100 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Olympia Dukakis has passed away at the age of 89. According to TMZ, her brother Apollo shared the news about the beloved actress on Facebook. He wrote, “After many months of failing health, she is finally at peace and with her Louis." Actor Louis Zorich, her husband of 55 years, died in 2018. She is also related to Michael Dukakis, the former presidential candidate.
In “Moonstruck,” Dukakis played Cher’s wisecracking mother, and the role earned her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1988. She also starred in “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Cloudburst,” “Working Girl,” “Mafia!,” and more.

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