Oscar-winning Actress Louise Fletcher Dies at 88

Louise Fletcher, pictured in February 2007, died at her home in southern France VINCE BUCCI GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
Louise Fletcher, pictured in February 2007, died at her home in southern France VINCE BUCCI GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
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Oscar-winning Actress Louise Fletcher Dies at 88

Louise Fletcher, pictured in February 2007, died at her home in southern France VINCE BUCCI GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
Louise Fletcher, pictured in February 2007, died at her home in southern France VINCE BUCCI GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday.

While she was best known for her portrayal of Mildred Ratched, Fletcher had an acting career that spanned more than six decades, including numerous appearances in television shows.

Fletcher, who was 88, "died peacefully at her home in France surrounded by her family," the statement said.

She had a recurring role on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and garnered Emmy nominations for guest-starring roles on "Picket Fences" and "Joan of Arcadia" in 1996 and 2004 respectively.

Born in 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to hearing-impaired parents, Fletcher used sign language to thank them for their support during her Oscar acceptance speech.

Her last credited work was a two-episode run guest-starring on the Netflix show "Girlboss" in 2017, according to IMDb.com.

Fletcher died at her home that she built "out of a 300 year old farmhouse" in France's south, her family said in the statement.

She is survived by two sons, US media reported.



Red Sea International Film Festival Sets Dates for 2025 Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Sets Dates for 2025 Edition
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Red Sea International Film Festival Sets Dates for 2025 Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Sets Dates for 2025 Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) announced that its fifth edition will take place from December 4 to 13 at Jeddah’s historic Al Balad district.

This edition marks a significant milestone in the festival’s journey, celebrating its fifth anniversary and solidifying its reputation for supporting cinematic excellence, inspiring creativity, and empowering filmmakers in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

This success has reinforced the Red Sea International Film Festival’s position as a leading cultural and cinematic event at both regional and international levels.

The previous edition recorded the highest attendance in the festival’s history, with over 40,000 attendees, including nearly 7,000 registered guests.

A total of 122 films from 85 countries were screened, including 61 world premieres, underscoring the festival’s growing influence.