Teri Garr, the star of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein who earned an Oscar nomination for her role in Tootsie, has died at the age of 79. Best known for her film roles, Garr was a preternaturally gifted comedic genius and a fixture on late-night TV, where she often dropped by The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson and Late Night With David Letterman. Garr passed away on October 29 following a prolonged battle with multiple sclerosis, as confirmed by Variety.
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