Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher
Fletcher at the 48th Academy Awards (1976)
Born	Estelle Louise Fletcher (1934-07-22)July 22, 1934 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Died	September 23, 2022(2022-09-23) (aged 88) Montdurausse, Tarn, France
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1955–2017
Known for	One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Spouse	Jerry Bick ​ ​ (m. 1960; div. 1977)​
Children	2

Estelle Louise Fletcher (July 22, 1934 – September 23, 2022) was an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the antagonist Nurse Ratched in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which earned her numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

Fletcher had a recurring role as the Bajoran religious leader Kai Winn Adami in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–99). She was nominated for two Emmy Awards for her roles in the television series Picket Fences (1996) and Joan of Arcadia (2004). Her final role was as Rosie in the Netflix series Girlboss (2017).