Oscar-Nominated Actress Barbara Barrie Dies at 95 via New York Assisted-Suicide Law
USA Today reported that Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie died at age 95 in New York City after choosing medically assisted suicide under the state's Medical Aid in Dying law. The actress, known for roles in "Breaking Away" and "Barney Miller," passed away at her Manhattan home on 26 October. Earlier coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, Variety, News.
com. au and Fox News confirmed her death at 95 following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Those outlets noted she had been battling the illness for months and that her daughter had confirmed the medically assisted nature of the death.