Teri Garr, Star Of ‘Young Frankenstein’ And ‘Tootsie,’ Dies At 79

Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her roles in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 79 after battling multiple sclerosis. She also suffered an aneurysm in 2006. Throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, Garr was a familiar face in numerous classic films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Mr. Mom, even earning an Oscar nomination for her role in Tootsie. Her many TV roles included turns on M*A*S*H, The Odd Couple and The Bob Newhart Show. She hosted Saturday Night Live three times, and published an autobiography called Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood in 2006. (Variety)