By BOB THOMAS LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.
Teri Garr, The Offbeat Comic Actor Of ‘young Frankenstein’ And ‘tootsie,’ Has Died
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- Teri Garr, Offbeat Comic Actor Of 'Young Frankenstein' And 'Tootsie,' Has Died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.
10/29/2024 - 10:26 am | View Link - Teri Garr, Actress Known for ’Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79
Actress Teri Garr, whose offbeat comedic talents earned her an Oscar nomination for Tootsie in 1982, has died after a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.
10/29/2024 - 9:59 am | View Link - Teri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79
The Oscar-nominated actress died of multiple sclerosis after battling the autoimmune disease for more than 20 years.
10/29/2024 - 9:24 am | View Link - Teri Garr, Comic Actress in Offbeat Roles, Is Dead at 79
An Oscar nominee for her role in “Tootsie,” she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of “Saturday Night Live.” ...
10/29/2024 - 9:14 am | View Link - David Letterman, Michael Keaton Among Hollywood Stars Remembering Comedy Legend Teri Garr: “This Is A Day I Feared”
Refresh For Updates…David Letterman is calling Teri Garr, who died today, one of his “all time favorite guests,” while Garr’s Mr. Mom costar Michael Keaton laments “a day I feared and knew was coming.
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