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Teri Garr, Renowned Comedy Actor Known for Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, Dies at 79

LOS ANGELES — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent years and underwent an operation in January 2007 to repair an aneurysm. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Admirers took to social media in her honor, with writer-director Paul Feig calling her “truly one of my comedy heroes.

 

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