Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress best known as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2, has died at 81, leaving behind a celebrated six-decade film and television career.

The first Irish actress to win an Oscar, Brenda Fricker, who starred in Home Alone 2 and My Left Foot, has died aged 81, her agent has confirmed today.

The actress is remembered for roles including My Left Foot and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.