American actor Louise Fletcher, who won an Oscar in 1976 as the villainous Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” has died, US media reported Friday.
The 88-year-old died at her home in southern France and is survived by two sons, entertainment publications Variety and Deadline reported, citing their representatives.
While she was best known for her portrayal of Ratched, Fletcher’s acting career spanned more than six decades, including numerous appearances on television shows.
He had a recurring role on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and earned Emmy nominations for guest starring roles in Picket Fences and Joan of Arcadia in 1996 and 2004, respectively.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1934 to hearing-impaired parents, Fletcher used sign language to thank them for their support during his Oscar acceptance speech.
Her last credited work was a two-episode guest appearance on the Netflix show Girl Boss in 2017.
