Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress, has died

“After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis,” Apollo Dukakis posted on Facebook. Olympia Dukakis’ publicist, Allison Levy, also confirmed the death to CNN.

Although she had a stage career that spanned decades, Dukakis became best-known for her portrayal of Rose Castorini, the nosy-but-sensitive Italian mother in the 1987 film “Moonstruck,” stealing many scenes from Cher, who played her daughter. Dukakis and Cher both won Academy Awards for their performances.

Later roles included Clairee Belcher in the 1989 film “Steel Magnolias,” in which she encourages…