Olympia Dukakis, 'Moonstruck' Actress, Dead at 89

"My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City," he wrote alongside a photo of the actress."After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis."

Additionally, Dukakis’ rep, Allison Levy, said in a statement to ET:"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of Olympia Dukakis. After months of failing health, Olympia Dukakis passed away this morning, May 1st, at her home in New York City, with her daughter Christina Zorich by her side."

"Olympia was married to actor Louis Zorich, who passed away in 2018. Her brother Apollo Dukakis, her sons Stefan and Peter Zorich, and four grandchildren thank you for your love, prayers, and kind remembrances during this difficult time," the statement concluded. Dukakis, who was born in 1931 in Lowell, Massachusetts, began her career acting in theater before making her way to Hollywood. With over 120 credits to her name, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe for her performance as Rose Castorini inShe also received a Golden Globe nomination for

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My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. RIP

We lost another amazing actresses 💔

Loved her work. She was also hilarious in Steel Magnolias. Rest in Peace.

Olympia Dukakis a brilliant actress who will be missed dearly

She was a good actress

RIP. :(

I’ll never forget her in steel magnolias I was 6 years old and this movie made me cry, I’m sure it made everyone cry

Yes Rip Clairee

Truly one of the greats. I loved her in “Steel Magnolias”.

RIP Clairee

One of the greatest actresses🌹of all time Olympia Dukakis RIP🙏🏽

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