The funeral of Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker has been confirmed for this week. Brenda Fricker holds up her Oscar after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Left Foot. Brenda Fricker as Mrs Meany in the TV show, Holding, which was an adaptation of the Graham Norton book of the same name. The late Brenda’s death comes not long after she was awarded the Freedom of Dublin by Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam. Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker.