Oscar-winner Louise Fletcher, who famously played Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, passes away aged 88 at her home in France
Oscar winner Louise Fletcher has died at the age of 88.
The actress’ family revealed to Deadline that Fletcher passed away peacefully at her home in Montdurausse, France but did not disclose a cause of death.
She famously played Nurse Ratched in the Miloš Forman-directed 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which also starred Jack Nicholson.
The role earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 1976 ceremony, as well as a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award.
RIP: Oscar winner Louise Fletcher has died at the age of 88. The actress’ family revealed to Deadline that Fletcher passed away peacefully at her home in Montdurausse, France but did not disclose a cause of death; Fletcher seen in 2012
She famously played Nurse Ratched in the Miloš Forman-directed 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which also starred Jack Nicholson
Winner: The role earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 1976 ceremony, as well as a Golden Globe
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