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.
Teri Garr, Renowned Comedy Actor Known For Young Frankenstein And Tootsie, Dies At 79
Bob Thomas / AP, Time
Tue, 10/29/2024 - 7:45pm
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- Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dies at 79
Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent years, underwent an operation in January 2007 ...
10/29/2024 - 4:33 pm | View Link - Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
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 - 3:03 pm | View Link - Teri Garr from ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie’ dead at 79. Actor had N.J. connection.
Garr played the wife of Richard Dreyfuss’ character in Steven Spielberg’s “ Close Encounters of the Third Kind ” (1977) and starred as Sandy Lester opposite Dustin Hoffman’s Michael Dorsey in “ ...
10/29/2024 - 8:52 am | View Link - 'Tootsie' and 'Young Frankenstein' actor Teri Garr dies at age 79
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Academy Award-nominated comedy actress Teri Garr, whose sunny personality lit up the screen in films such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died on Tuesday ...
10/29/2024 - 8:30 am | View Link - Teri Garr, star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dead at 79
Teri Garr, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in films like “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom,” has died, according to her manager.
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