News Alert: Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, has died

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News Alert: Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning 'Moonstruck' actress, has died

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

Although she had a stage career that spanned decades, Dukakis became 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. Dukakis and Cher both won Academy Awards for their performances.