She was also great as the mother in So I Married an Axe Murderer.

I always thought of her as the female Colm Meaney ... in a good way.

I hope she went peacefully

True story. While watching Home Alone 2 with my wife, I once innocently commented to her that the Central Park Pigeon Lady looked a lot like her Mother. It did not go over well! But even looking at Brenda Fricker now I can't help but see a strong resemblance.