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'Home Alone 2's Pigeon Lady Brenda Fricker is Broke and Suffered Depression for Decades

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Once a beloved Hollywood star, Brenda Fricker's fall from grace leaves her broke, depressed, and living alone decades after her Oscar-winning performance.
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  • Fricker, who played the iconic 'Pigeon Lady' in 'Home Alone 2', won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 but struggled to find steady work afterward.
  • Now in her 80s, Fricker has revealed she's been living in poverty and battling depression for years, a sobering end for a once-celebrated actress.
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Brenda Fricker, Home Alone 2
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