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Alice Ward, Portrayed by Melissa Leo in 'The Fighter,' Dies

The mother of retired boxing champion "Irish" Micky Ward was 79 years old.

Alice Ward, who was portrayed by Melissa Leo in her Oscar-winning role in The Fighter, died early Wednesday morning in Boston. Ward, the mother of retired boxing champion "Irish" Micky Ward, was 79.