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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95

Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
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With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.

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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95 — Decatur Health news

Barbara Barrie, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1979 coming-of-age film "Breaking Away," has died. She was 95.

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