Alice Ward (c. 1932 – April 27, 2011) was the mother of professional boxers Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund. She was portrayed by Melissa Leo in the film The Fighter for which Leo won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She died two months to the date of the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony on April 27, 2011 as a result of cardiac arrest complications. She was 79.
Friday, April 29, 2011
RIP, Alice Ward aka Tim Bowen's Mom
Alice Ward (c. 1932 – April 27, 2011) was the mother of professional boxers Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund. She was portrayed by Melissa Leo in the film The Fighter for which Leo won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She died two months to the date of the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony on April 27, 2011 as a result of cardiac arrest complications. She was 79.
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