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“Tootsie” Oscar nominee and “Young Frankenstein” star was 79


“Tootsie” Oscar nominee and “Young Frankenstein” star was 79

Teri Garr, the popular comedian who received an Oscar nomination for “Sydney Pollack.” Tootsiestarred opposite Gene Wilder in Mel Brooks' classic horror spoof Young Frankenstein and played Richard Dreyfuss' disguised wife in Steven Spielberg's film Close encounters of the third kind, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 79. Her publicist Heidi Schaeffer told […]

“Not only is he great to work with, but he’s great to be here too”


“Not only is he great to work with, but he’s great to be here too”

Garr, who died on October 29 at the age of 79, and Keaton played a married couple in the classic 1983 comedy MGM/courtesy Everett Collection Michael Keaton and Teri Garr in “Mr. “Mom.” 8a5697f2302b921f7 ” class=”caas-img”/> MGM/courtesy Everett Collection Michael Keaton and Teri Garr in “Mr. Mama.' Talk to PEOPLE during commercials Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Just […]

Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to 'Friends' TV mom Teri Garr, calling her 'a comedic acting genius'


Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to 'Friends' TV mom Teri Garr, calling her 'a comedic acting genius'

Lisa Kudrow remembers her Friends TV mom Teri Garr following the news of her death. Garr died at the age of 79 from multiple sclerosis, first diagnosed in 1999. Kudrow appeared on screen with Garr in several episodes of the NBC sitcom and paid tribute to her late co-star. “Teri Garr was a comedic acting […]

“Young Frankenstein” Teri Garr has died at the age of 79, Mel Brooks reacts


“Young Frankenstein” Teri Garr has died at the age of 79, Mel Brooks reacts

Teri Garr for women of the house in 1995. Photo: CBS via Getty Images Actress Teri Garr, known for her comedic roles, Her publicist Heidi Schaffer confirmed that she died at the age of 79 The Hollywood Reporter. Garr had worked with almost every legendary director in Hollywood: Mel Brooks Young FrankensteinSteven Spielberg in Close […]

Teri Garr, star of “Tootsie,” “Young Frankenstein,” dies at 79


Teri Garr, star of “Tootsie,” “Young Frankenstein,” dies at 79

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actress, is best known for her work in hit comedies like… Tootsie And Young FrankensteinShe died on Tuesday, October 29, at her home in Los Angeles. The New York Times Reports. She was 79. Garr's publicist confirmed her death, saying it was due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Garr was diagnosed […]

Teri Garr, the unlikely comedian from “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died


Teri Garr, the unlikely comedian from “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actress who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley films to co-star in favorites like “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died of multiple sclerosis on Tuesday “with his family and friends surrounded,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr has struggled with other […]

Teri Garr, the comedian from “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died


Teri Garr, the comedian from “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actress who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley films to co-star in favorites like “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died of multiple sclerosis on Tuesday “with his family and friends surrounded,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr has struggled with other […]