Olympia Dukakis Dies After 'Months Of Failing Health,' World Remembers Her Humor, Wit

“Steel Magnolias” actress Olympia Dukakis died on Saturday at the age of 89 in her New York home.

The award-winning actress’s brother Apollo Dukakis confirmed his sister’s death via Facebook and gave an insight into the cause.

"My beloved sister, Olympia Dukakis, passed away this morning in New York City. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her [husband] Louis,” he wrote.

Co-stars, individuals that she’s worked with and fans have shared their condolences over social media. Some also shared their favorite moments with the star.

She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress in 1988 for her role in “Moonstruck,” two Obie Awards in 1963 and 1985 for her roles in “A Man’s a Man” and “The Marriage of Bette and Boo” and an Outer Critics Circle Award in 2000 for “Rose.”

Olympia was born on June 20, 1931, and is survived by her three children Christina Zorich, Peter Zorich and Stefan Zorich. She was married to her husband, Louis Zorich, from 1962 until his death in 2018.