LOS ANGELES — Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as “Private Benjamin” and “Clue,” has died. She was 80. Brennan’s ...

Eileen Brennan has died at the age of 80. The actress was perhaps best known for her Oscar-nominated role in 1980 comedy Private Benjamin opposite Goldie Hawn.

"Eileen Brennan was a brilliant actress, a tough and tender woman and a comic angel," tweeted "Clue" co-star Michael McKean. Brennan's "Private Benjamin" role led to an enduring friendship with Hawn.

Eileen Brennan, 'Private Benjamin' Star, Dies Aged 80 US movie and TV actress Eileen Brennan sadly passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday (28th July) after battling with bladder cancer.

"Eileen Brennan was a brilliant actress, a tough and tender woman and a comic angel," tweeted "Clue" co-star Michael McKean. Brennan's "Private Benjamin" role led to an enduring friendship with Hawn.

Eileen Brennan, the veteran actress best known for roles in “The Last Picture Show,” “Private Benjamin” and “Clue,” died of bladder cancer in her Burbank home on Sunday. She was 80 ...

Los Angeles-- Eileen Brennan, who played the captain in "Private Benjamin," has died at 80. Kim Vasilakis, an assistant to Brennan's managers, says Brennan died Sunday in Burbank after a battle ...

Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as 'Private Benjamin' and 'Clue,' has died.

Actress Eileen Brennan, who was Oscar-nominated for her role as Goldie Hawn's tough Army captain in 1980's 'Private Benjamin,' died at her home in Burbank on Sunday.

Eileen Brennan, who played the drill sergeant in "Private Benjamin," has died. She was 80.Brennan's manager Kim Vasilakis says Brennan died Sunday in a Burbank after a battle with bladder cancer.