Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated star of “Tootsie,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” was known for playing lovably daffy characters like Inga in “Young Frankenstein,” but also shined in more dramatic parts.
Sadly, her career was shortened by multiple sclerosis. She died of the degenerative disease on Tuesday at age 79.
We toast the talented comedian and dancer with this list of her best, most loved movie and TV roles.
Teri Garr and Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” 1982. (Columbia Pictures/Getty Images) Sandy Lester in “Tootsie”
Garr received her only Oscar nomination for her role as Dustin Hoffman’s supportive friend Sandy in comedy classic “Tootsie.” After Hoffman’s character has created his successful Dorothy persona, he’s caught trying on one of Sandy’s dresses, and turns the awkward situation into a seduction. Naturally, he lies that he’s going to call her when he’s really only interested in Jessica Lange’s character.
Sadly, her career was shortened by multiple sclerosis. She died of the degenerative disease on Tuesday at age 79.
We toast the talented comedian and dancer with this list of her best, most loved movie and TV roles.
Teri Garr and Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” 1982. (Columbia Pictures/Getty Images) Sandy Lester in “Tootsie”
Garr received her only Oscar nomination for her role as Dustin Hoffman’s supportive friend Sandy in comedy classic “Tootsie.” After Hoffman’s character has created his successful Dorothy persona, he’s caught trying on one of Sandy’s dresses, and turns the awkward situation into a seduction. Naturally, he lies that he’s going to call her when he’s really only interested in Jessica Lange’s character.
- 10/30/2024
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Lisa Kudrow and the world remember the late Friends star, Teri Garr, after the tragic news of her death. The comedic actress passed away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles this Tuesday after her 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by family and close friends, her publicist confirmed.
Credits: Lisa Kudrow and Teri Garr in Friends / NBC
The late star notably hid her sickness for a couple of years after her diagnosis in 1999, but after three years, she came forward and shared her story to raise awareness for others who also suffer from the same illness.
Lisa Kudrow Pays Tribute to Friends Costar Teri Garr
In an exclusive interview with People, fellow Friends star Lisa Kudrow paid her respect for the late Teri Garr whom she worked with in the hit sitcom series.
Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence...
Credits: Lisa Kudrow and Teri Garr in Friends / NBC
The late star notably hid her sickness for a couple of years after her diagnosis in 1999, but after three years, she came forward and shared her story to raise awareness for others who also suffer from the same illness.
Lisa Kudrow Pays Tribute to Friends Costar Teri Garr
In an exclusive interview with People, fellow Friends star Lisa Kudrow paid her respect for the late Teri Garr whom she worked with in the hit sitcom series.
Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence...
- 10/30/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Lisa Kudrow remembers her Friends TV mom, Teri Garr, following news of her death.
Garr died at the age of 79 due to multiple sclerosis, which was first diagnosed in 1999. Kudrow shared the small screen with Garr in multiple episodes of the NBC sitcom and paid tribute to her late co-star.
“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Kudrow said in a statement to People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”
Garr played the role of Phoebe Abbott on Friends, Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay, and Ursula Buffay’s estranged mother. Her first appearance was in the 1997 Season 3 finale episode titled “The One at the Beach.” In the episode, Phoebe meets with a woman she believes is her parents’ friend. Phoebe later discovers that the woman is her biological mother.
Garr died at the age of 79 due to multiple sclerosis, which was first diagnosed in 1999. Kudrow shared the small screen with Garr in multiple episodes of the NBC sitcom and paid tribute to her late co-star.
“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Kudrow said in a statement to People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”
Garr played the role of Phoebe Abbott on Friends, Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay, and Ursula Buffay’s estranged mother. Her first appearance was in the 1997 Season 3 finale episode titled “The One at the Beach.” In the episode, Phoebe meets with a woman she believes is her parents’ friend. Phoebe later discovers that the woman is her biological mother.
- 10/30/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Lisa Kudrow is honoring her Friends mom Teri Garri.
On Tuesday (October 29), it was announced that Teri had passed away at the age of 79 following a “long battle with multiple sclerosis.”
Following Teri‘s passing, Lisa, 61, remembered the actress in a heartfelt message.
Keep reading to find out more…“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Lisa shared with People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”
If you forgot, Teri first made her Friends debut as Phoebe Abbott in the season 3 finale, titled “The One at the Beach.”
During a trip to the beach, Phoebe breaks away from the group to meet with the woman who knew her parents growing up. During their interaction, Phoebe learns that Phoebe Abbott is actually her biological mother.
Teri...
On Tuesday (October 29), it was announced that Teri had passed away at the age of 79 following a “long battle with multiple sclerosis.”
Following Teri‘s passing, Lisa, 61, remembered the actress in a heartfelt message.
Keep reading to find out more…“Teri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I’m not alone in that,” Lisa shared with People. “I feel so lucky and grateful I got to work with Teri Garr.”
If you forgot, Teri first made her Friends debut as Phoebe Abbott in the season 3 finale, titled “The One at the Beach.”
During a trip to the beach, Phoebe breaks away from the group to meet with the woman who knew her parents growing up. During their interaction, Phoebe learns that Phoebe Abbott is actually her biological mother.
Teri...
- 10/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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