Whoa…this is a tough one. Teri Garr (brilliant in “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” and so many more) has died at the age of 79 following a lengthy journey with multiple sclerosis.
Teri Garr, Tootsie and Young Frankenstein Star, Dies at 79 https://t.co/mXO5guWyQf
— People (@people) October 29, 2024
From PEOPLE:
Garr acted widely in film and television, with over 140 credits. She was most famous for her comedic work in movies like 1974’s “Young Frankenstein” and 1982’s “Tootsie,” for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. In 2002, Garr revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Her earliest projects allowed her to use her dancing skills. She appeared in six movies starring Elvis Presley, including 1964’s Viva Las Vegas. She also appeared on TV variety shows as a dancer.
Her first speaking role came in the The Monkees 1968 film Head. It was written by Jack Nicholson, whom she’d met in acting class. That same year, she appeared in an episode of Star Trek, “Assignment: Earth,” which was her first major speaking role. She also became a regular on “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” in 1972.
In 1974, she appeared in Francis Ford Coppola’s thriller “The Conversation.” That same year, she starred in the Mel Brooks horror comedy “Young Frankenstein” as Inga, Dr. Frankenstein’s assistant.
Three years later, she starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” which let her flex her dramatic skills. Then in 1982, she starred alongside Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie.”
Armed with top-shelf comedy chops and a charm that was undeniable, I’ve always felt Garr was underrated. But that sometimes happens when you make the very difficult look so easy. RIP Teri Garr.
The Conversation, Young Frankenstein, Oh God!, Close Encounters, Tootsie, After Hours– so many great performances in so many great movies. Never the star, but always shining. She made everything she was in better. RIP, Teri Garr. pic.twitter.com/7impjAp73D
— Cinco Paul (@cincopedia) October 29, 2024
Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her adorable flightiness in such films as ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Young Frankenstein,’ before her career was derailed by multiple sclerosis, has died. She was 79 https://t.co/jcjImLJqRA pic.twitter.com/FHrIeK7WkH
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 29, 2024
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