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Louise Fletcher, 88, Dies; Oscar Winner for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
Estelle Louise Fletcher was born on July 22 ... and Estelle (Caldwell) Fletcher; both her parents had been deaf since childhood. She studied drama at the University of North Carolina and moved ...
CNN2y
Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 88
In her Oscar speech, Fletcher sweetly thanked her “Cuckoo’s Nest” colleagues and then, using sign language, acknowledged her deaf parents watching at home. Louise Fletcher Wins Best Actress ...
New York Post2y
Oscar-winning ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ actor Louise Fletcher dead at 88
Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting ... She then addressed her deaf parents in Birmingham, Alabama, talking and using sign language: “I want to thank you for teaching me to ...
USA Today2y
Louise Fletcher, who played villainous Nurse Ratched in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies at 88
Louise Fletcher, who won a best actress Oscar ... Born in Alabama to deaf parents — Fletcher made one of the most touching acceptance speeches in Oscar history after her win.
Salon2y
The original Nurse Ratched, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" star, Louise Fletcher, has died at 88
"Sad to read of the passing of Louise Fletcher," writes actress Marlee Matlin. "Brilliant actress & Academy Award winner, I remember her as the daughter of Deaf parents (CODA) who was the FIRST to ...
Los Angeles Times2y
Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning actor who played Nurse Ratched in ‘Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies
9:09 a.m. Sept. 26, 2022A previous version of this article reported that Jack Nicholson won his fifth Academy Award for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Nicholson won his first Oscar for ...
Yahoo2y
Louise Fletcher, who played villainous Nurse Ratched in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ dies at 88
Sad to read of the passing of Louise Fletcher. Brilliant actress & Academy Award winner, I remember her as the daughter of Deaf parents (CODA) who was the FIRST to sign her acceptance speech at ...
Variety2y
Louise Fletcher, Oscar Winner for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ Dies at 88
Estelle Louise Fletcher was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Her parents were Deaf; she was introduced to acting by the aunt who taught her, at age 8, to speak. Fletcher attended the University of ...
New York Daily News2y
Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ actress, dead at 88
LOS ANGELES — Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” set a new standard for screen ...
The Hollywood Reporter2y
Louise Fletcher, the Cruel Nurse Ratched in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ Dies at 88
By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Louise Fletcher, the sweet actress from Alabama ... A daughter of deaf parents — she made one of the most touching acceptance speeches in Oscar history — Fletcher ...