Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, has died

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Olympia Dukakis, an Oscar-winning actress for her role in 'Moonstruck,' died Saturday in New York City. She was 89 years old.

"After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis," her brother Apollo DukakisDukakis died at her home with her daughter Christina Zorich"by her side," the family said in a statement.

Although she had a stage career that spanned decades, Dukakis is best known for her portrayal of Rose Castorini, the nosy-but-sensitive Italian mother in the 1987 film"Moonstruck," stealing many scenes from Cher, who played her daughter. Later roles included Clairee Belcher in the 1989 film"Steel Magnolias," in which she encourages a grieving M'Lynn Eatenton, portrayed by Sally Field, to slap Shirley MacLaine's character, saying,"Knock her lights out, M'Lynn!"

A fourth version,"Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City," was streamed on Netflix in 2019. Dukakis again appeared in the miniseries, which was her last television role.

 

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Rest in peace Olympia Dukakis. Sad news.

Good night Clairee.

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