Beloved comedy icon Teri Garr passes away at 79
Legendary comedy actress Teri Garr passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California. She was known for her roles in many iconic films, such as "Young Frankenstein," "M*A*S*H," "Friends," and "Tootsie." American media reported the 79-year-old's death and revealed the cause of her passing.
8:21 AM EDT, October 30, 2024
Teri Garr was an incredibly talented artist whose career spanned nearly 150 roles over four decades. She grew up in North Hollywood, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, in a family connected to the arts—her father was a comedian and actor, and her mother worked as a costume designer in the film industry.
Although Teri was primarily known for her roles in comedies, she began her career as a dancer, performing in a musical dedicated to Elvis Presley, before deciding to pursue acting.
Teri Garr's career
A breakthrough moment in her career was her appearance in an episode of the iconic "Star Trek" series in 1968, which opened doors to larger roles. Soon after, she starred in many significant productions like the thriller "The Conversation" from 1974, Mel Brooks' iconic comedy "Young Frankenstein," and Steven Spielberg's science fiction film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" from 1977.
One of her greatest achievements was an Oscar nomination for her role in Tootsie, which garnered her critical and public acclaim. To her credit, Teri Garr had many other memorable roles, especially in comedies and family films.
She appeared in productions such as "The Black Stallion," "Firstborn," "Casper Meets Wendy," "Dumb and Dumber," "Out of This World," and "Sting II." Her appearances in the popular series "Friends" are also not to be forgotten.
Unfortunately, the actress passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79, after a long and difficult battle with multiple sclerosis, leaving an indelible mark in cinema history.
