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Teri Garr, 'Young Frankenstein' actress, dead at 79
'Tootsie' actress Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis
By Tracy Wright Fox News
Published October 29, 2024 1:40pm EDT
Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 29
Teri Garr, known for her work in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 79.
Garr's publicist confirmed to The Associated Press that the comedian died of multiple sclerosis.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a background dancer in a number of Elvis Presley movies, and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for her role as Sandy Lester in the 1982 Dustin Hoffman comedy, "Tootsie."
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Actress Teri Garr wears blazer and T-shirt.
Actress Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. She was 79. (Getty Images)
The daughter of Eddie Garr, a well-known vaudeville comedian and Phyllis Lind, one of the original Rockettes at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Garr seemed destined for show business.
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She appeared in nine Elvis Presley movies, including "Viva Las Vegas," "Roustabout," and "Clambake."
While Garr was a featured dancer on "Shindig," and performed as a cast member on "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour," her first big film break came as Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the 1974 Francis Ford Coppola thriller, "The Conversation."
Actress Teri Garr in character with Gene Wilder on Young Frankenstein,
Teri Garr starred alongside Gene Wilder in "Young Frankenstein." (Getty Images)
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Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
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'Tootsie' actress Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis
By Tracy Wright Fox News
Published October 29, 2024 1:40pm EDT
Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 29
Teri Garr, known for her work in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 79.
Garr's publicist confirmed to The Associated Press that the comedian died of multiple sclerosis.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a background dancer in a number of Elvis Presley movies, and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for her role as Sandy Lester in the 1982 Dustin Hoffman comedy, "Tootsie."
GRATEFUL DEAD FOUNDING MEMBER PHIL LESH DEAD AT 84
Actress Teri Garr wears blazer and T-shirt.
Actress Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. She was 79. (Getty Images)
The daughter of Eddie Garr, a well-known vaudeville comedian and Phyllis Lind, one of the original Rockettes at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Garr seemed destined for show business.
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She appeared in nine Elvis Presley movies, including "Viva Las Vegas," "Roustabout," and "Clambake."
While Garr was a featured dancer on "Shindig," and performed as a cast member on "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour," her first big film break came as Gene Hackman's girlfriend in the 1974 Francis Ford Coppola thriller, "The Conversation."
Actress Teri Garr in character with Gene Wilder on Young Frankenstein,
Teri Garr starred alongside Gene Wilder in "Young Frankenstein." (Getty Images)
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
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