The woman who founded Dublin's most famous stage school has died.
Billie Barry's family say she passed away peacefully this morning at a nursing home in Drumcondra.
A statement from the legendary teacher's family read:
"She will be sadly missed by her loving children, David, Pat, Joan and Lorraine, grandchildren Debbie, Susan, Christopher, Vicky, Natalie, Robyn and Ryan, her loving companion Jim, 5 great-grandchildren, relatives and friends."
"Billie Barry was loved by the thousands of students who passed through her school. And we know that they are all thinking of her during this difficult time."