Famed Actress Eileen Brennan Dies at 80! Oscar Nominated for Private Benjamin. (VIDEO)

Eileen Brennan has died.  She was 80.

Brennan was one of Hollywood's most sturdy character actresses for more than two decades.  She was Oscar nominated for her co-starring role (with Goldie Hawn) in the comedy Private Benjamin.  She was also nominated for Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony awards.

Among Ms. Brennan's many film credits are Dick Tracy, Murder by Death and Clue.