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Barbara Barrie died at age 95 due to euthanasia after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

Updated 2026-10-30 · told from many outlets at once

Barbara Barrie, an American actress, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2014 and chose to end her life with medical assistance at her Manhattan home. She died at 95 years old, and her daughter confirmed the death occurred by medical assistance in dying. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in Company and for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Breaking Away.

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