Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Breaking Away,’ Dies at 95

Barbara Barrie, celebrated actress known for her roles in "Barney Miller" and "Suddenly Susan," passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday in her Manhattan home, according to TVLine. She had been battling terminal cancer. A representative confirmed that her death was medically assisted, adhering to New York State's Medical Aid in Dying law, a cause she passionately supported.

Barrie's illustrious career spanned television, theater, and film, originating in the 1950s. Among her most notable TV roles were Elizabeth, the title character's wife, in "Barney Miller," and Nana, or "Nana" to Brooke Shields' Susan, in "Suddenly Susan." She received three Emmy nominations: two for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performances in "Breaking Away" (1981) and "Law & Order" (1992), and one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for "Law & Order: SVU" (2003).

She was additionally nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film adaptation of "Breaking Away." Her other TV credits include appearances in "The Twilight Zone," "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour," "Diana," "Lou Grant," "Trapper John, M.D.," "Double Trouble," "Family Ties," "thirtysomething," "Dead Like Me," "Pushing Daisies," "Army Wives," "Nurse Jackie," and "Enlightened." Surviving her are her daughter, Jane Harnick, her son, Aaron Harnick, and three granddaughters.