Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated actress, has died

Barbara Barrie, the American actress known for her role in "Breaking Away," passed away at 95. She was nominated for an Oscar and received Tony and Emmy nominations throughout her career. Barrie was recognized for her warm, humorous, and intelligent portrayals of mothers and wives. She battled cancer and chose euthanasia, dying at her Manhattan home. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she began her acting career in local theater and later studied drama at the University of Texas. Barrie's breakthrough came with the film "One Potato, Two Potato," winning her the Best Actress award at Cannes. She gained fame in the late 1970s through the TV series "Barney Miller" and the film "Breaking Away."