The Dublin native won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1990 film, "My Left Foot". Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! The late Brenda’s death comes not long after she was awarded the Freedom of Dublin by Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam. "This honor is not simply about international acclaim," Lord Mayor McAdam said. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish!