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Olympia Dukakis, late-blooming Oscar winner for ‘Moonstruck,’ dies at 89 Adam Bernstein © Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Actress Olympia Dukakis in 2008. Olympia Dukakis, a versatile actress who toiled in obscurity onstage for decades before her Oscar-winning breakthrough at 56 as Cher’s sardonic mother in the romantic comedy “Moonstruck,” died May 1 at her home in New York City. She was 89. The death was confirmed by her representative, Allison Levy, who did not specify the cause. “Moonstruck” (1987) about the exasperation, disappointment and unpredictability of love was a light comedic showcase for Cher, Nicolas Cage, Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia and Ms. Dukakis as Brooklynites in the throes of agony and ecstasy.

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