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What really mattered to her was not the trophy, not the applause or recognition, what mattered to her most of all was bringing out the best in people. That was Brenda's greatest gift, to see the light in others and help to make it shine brightly.

— Monsignor Eoin Thynne said this during the funeral service at St Catherine's Church, Dublin.

"He started out when there was barely a film industry in this country to speak of. For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today – one of our greatest cultural exports," Luxon said. "His work will be watched and loved long after all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends tonight. Rest in Peace."— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said this in tribute to Sam Neill; he highlighted Neill's role in bringing New Zealand stories to the world and shaping the national film industry.

From Dublin to Hollywood, her work brought Ireland's stories to the world and inspired generations on both sides of the Atlantic. She leaves a remarkable legacy, and I extend my deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all who loved her.

— Edward Walsh, United States ambassador to Ireland, wrote on X paying tribute to Brenda Fricker; he described her as a 'giant of Irish film' and praised her 'unforgettable' performance in My Left Foot.

What struck me about Rihanna's video was that she was playing out with such aggression and, totally unapologetically, this narrative of redemption, Harris told me when we recently sat down for an interview at Calvert's, a restaurant in the Park Lane Hotel. I love revenge narratives, but I also haven't seen many Black women in them.

— Aleshea Harris described the influence of Rihanna's video during an interview at Calvert’s, a restaurant in the Park Lane Hotel.