Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated 'Barney Miller' and 'Breaking Away' Actress, Dies at 95

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Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony-nominated actress who starred in the original Broadway production of 'Company' and in films including 'Breaking Away,' died Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. She was 95. Her daughter confirmed the death to The New York Times and said it was medically assisted following a terminal illness. Barrie was widely recognized for her role as the wife of Hal Linden's police captain on TV's 'Barney Miller.' She received a Tony nomination for 'Company' and an Oscar nomination for 'Breaking Away.'

Why it matters：Barrie's death marks the loss of a performer whose career spanned Broadway, film and television, underscoring the cross-format talent that defined a generation of American entertainment.

Key points

  • Barrie died Wednesday at her home in Manhattan at age 95.
  • She earned a Tony nomination for the original Broadway production of 'Company.'
  • She was Oscar-nominated for 'Breaking Away' and known for TV's 'Barney Miller.'

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