Olympia Dukakis: Oscar-Winning ‘Moonstruck’ Actress Dies at 89
Olympia Dukakis receiving her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
Olympia Dukakis, the beloved “Moonstruck” Oscar-winning Greek American actress, has died at the age of 89 on Saturday.
The world learned of Dukakis’ passing from her brother Apollo in a Facebook post. He said that she died peacefully at her home in New York City.
” width=”1080″>“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 Louis,” Apollo wrote, referring to Olympia’s late husband, Louis Zoria.
Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, the theater veteran who rose to prominence late in her career with memorable turns in 1980s films such as Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias, has died at the age of 89.
Dukakis, who also starred in Look Who s Talking and Mr. Holland s Opus, died at her home in New York City. My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City, wrote her brother Apollo, who confirmed her death on his Facebook page Saturday. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her (husband) Louis (Zorich). The cause of death has yet to be determined.
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Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, the theater veteran who rose to prominence late in her career with memorable turns in 1980s films such as “Moonstruck” and “Steel Magnolias,” has died at the age of 89.
Dukakis, who also starred in “Look Who’s Talking” and “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” died at her home in New York City.
“My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City,” wrote her brother Apollo, who confirmed her death on his Facebook page Saturday. “After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [husband] Louis [Zorich].” The cause of death has yet to be determined.
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