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demmiblue

(37,962 posts)
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 12:28 PM Oct 2024

Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79

Source: Variety

Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with MS. She was 79.

An influential performer to comedians including Tina Fey, Garr was a familiar face in dozens of TV shows and films of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. The actress revealed in 2002 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and she suffered an aneurysm in 2006.

After starting her career as a dancer, Garr first gained attention as Inga, the saucy assistant in Mel Brooks’ 1974 “Young Frankenstein,” who greeted Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein with the memorable “Vould you like to have a roll in ze hay?”

On “Friends,” she played Phoebe Abbot in three episodes in 1997 and 1998.

Read more: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/teri-garr-dead-young-frankenstein-tootsie-1236193831/

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Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79 (Original Post) demmiblue Oct 2024 OP
Oh no! How sad! I always thought of her as so young and sweet, good natured LymphocyteLover Oct 2024 #1
I loved her. bif Oct 2024 #2
Me, too... deurbano Oct 2024 #6
Oh no! Basso8vb Oct 2024 #3
Oh, my! Way too young. R.I.P. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #4
Ten, in every way. Thanks to a talented woman. twodogsbarking Oct 2024 #5
Cross gently, Teri Dennis Donovan Oct 2024 #7
One of my favorite movies of all-time bif Oct 2024 #26
I adored her. n/t Mister Ed Oct 2024 #8
I loved her in Mr. Mom. RIP, Teri. sueh Oct 2024 #9
Ihope she was able to vote Trueblue1968 Oct 2024 #15
Teri Garr on Star Trek ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #10
Awww. One of my favorites. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2024 #11
Dammit. progressoid Oct 2024 #12
So sorry to hear this. JohnSJ Oct 2024 #13
Well s**t. We're getting old. But there's hope:Kieth Richards has outlived Richard Simmons. surfered Oct 2024 #14
And, Keith' looks the same as he did decades ago. twodogsbarking Oct 2024 #42
I believe that he is preserved by all of the chemicals in his body Jose Garcia Oct 2024 #54
People mis-spell Keith all the time....I should know Bengus81 Oct 2024 #63
Well, uh, spell check did it. Yes, that's it. That's the ticket. surfered Oct 2024 #66
I loved her since Star Trek. Teacher of the Year Oct 2024 #16
Damn!!! I always loved her! sdfernando Oct 2024 #17
Just saw this BumRushDaShow Oct 2024 #18
She was such a great guest on David Letterman. applegrove Oct 2024 #19
Always remember her quip KT2000 Oct 2024 #34
I don't remember what they said to each other just that applegrove Oct 2024 #35
I loved her. LudwigPastorius Oct 2024 #20
One of the hardest working actors. She was a big believer in "always be working" unblock Oct 2024 #21
She was great! RIP, Teri. yardwork Oct 2024 #22
I'm so sad. I loved her acting. ificandream Oct 2024 #23
Yes, I vould have liked... WestMichRad Oct 2024 #24
Me too. Aristus Oct 2024 #50
R.I.P. dalton99a Oct 2024 #25
I've had a crush on her since ... marble falls Oct 2024 #27
I as well! Wuddles440 Oct 2024 #43
... 2naSalit Oct 2024 #28
... littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #29
I am so sorry to hear this. Loryn Oct 2024 #30
She was so great in Tootsie Mad_Dem_X Oct 2024 #31
RIP area51 Oct 2024 #32
Oh no! Martin Eden Oct 2024 #33
I had such a crush rambler_american Oct 2024 #36
Damn.... Talitha Oct 2024 #37
Don't forget Star Trek original series Charlie Chapulin Oct 2024 #38
Oh thar hurts... heckles65 Oct 2024 #39
I have loved her in verything she has been in Miguelito Loveless Oct 2024 #40
How in the world did fail to notice such a prolific Backseat Driver Oct 2024 #41
So perfect as "Inga!" colorado_ufo Oct 2024 #44
Oh, oh, oh :_( gristy Oct 2024 #45
demmiblue........... Upthevibe Oct 2024 #46
Not to mention "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." dchill Oct 2024 #47
I am so sorry and sad for her. She always brough a smile to my face. Fla Dem Oct 2024 #48
I'm so sad. Rest in peace Teri. I loved he acting. livetohike Oct 2024 #49
Teri Clouds Passing Oct 2024 #51
... Permanut Oct 2024 #52
What a loss. chowder66 Oct 2024 #53
I always liked her. Interestingly enough, I was watching the T.A.M.I.* concert niyad Oct 2024 #55
I read about her MS affliction 20 years ago, and was already sad for the film world's impending loss. DFW Oct 2024 #56
I remember when she sort of disappeared. MuseRider Oct 2024 #57
I think she kept her diagnosis private because she didn't want to lose applegrove Oct 2024 #62
"Put the candle back" Solly Mack Oct 2024 #58
That's too bad Baggies Oct 2024 #59
this one hits hard for me proud patriot Oct 2024 #60
RIP Coexist Oct 2024 #61
Girl Next Door Baron2024 Oct 2024 #64
loved her in Close Encounters samnsara Oct 2024 #65
Oh no! Blue_Roses Oct 2024 #67
RIP 🙏 LiberalLoner Oct 2024 #68
Enjoyed her performances. Rest in peace Teri! oasis Oct 2024 #69

bif

(24,479 posts)
26. One of my favorite movies of all-time
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 01:13 PM
Oct 2024

Such a fun, offbeat flick that flew under the radar.

surfered

(4,520 posts)
14. Well s**t. We're getting old. But there's hope:Kieth Richards has outlived Richard Simmons.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 12:40 PM
Oct 2024

Bengus81

(7,717 posts)
63. People mis-spell Keith all the time....I should know
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 06:17 PM
Oct 2024

Not sure why when pronounced kEith. Guess the old i before e.

BumRushDaShow

(146,224 posts)
18. Just saw this
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 12:49 PM
Oct 2024

I didn't realize her age. She was literally in a billion things.

She will be sorely missed and I know I have not followed her recently to find out what she was doing.

R.I.P. and thank you for all the wonderful acting and characters that were played!

KT2000

(21,063 posts)
34. Always remember her quip
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 01:44 PM
Oct 2024

on Letterman about women: I love your shoes!!
She was so real.

applegrove

(124,130 posts)
35. I don't remember what they said to each other just that
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 01:45 PM
Oct 2024

they were aware comedy duo second to none. I think he used to tease her and she would feign being offended but they were both in on it.

unblock

(54,397 posts)
21. One of the hardest working actors. She was a big believer in "always be working"
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 12:55 PM
Oct 2024

If you ever played "6 degrees of Kevin bacon", you know.

WestMichRad

(1,964 posts)
24. Yes, I vould have liked...
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 01:05 PM
Oct 2024

to have a roll in ze hay with her!
(Back then, of course!)

RIP, Teri

Mad_Dem_X

(9,840 posts)
31. She was so great in Tootsie
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 01:39 PM
Oct 2024

"A guy named Les is sending you candy?"

My dad had a big crush on her. She seemed like a sweet person. May she Rest in Peace.

Miguelito Loveless

(4,776 posts)
40. I have loved her in verything she has been in
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 02:02 PM
Oct 2024

Starting with Star Trek, where I had a bit of a crush.

She was one of the actors I wanted to meet, but sadly never caught up with.

Backseat Driver

(4,646 posts)
41. How in the world did fail to notice such a prolific
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 02:19 PM
Oct 2024

actor? Many condolences to all her fans, to family, and to friends.
RIP and in the memories of so many enjoying her talent in the entertainment arts.

Upthevibe

(9,355 posts)
46. demmiblue...........
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 02:34 PM
Oct 2024

R.I.P., Teri Garr....

Her Niece, Lisa Garr, has a spiritual show called, The Aware Show. It used to be on KPFK, here in Los Angeles (it's a progressive F.M. station, 90.7). It's awesome when I've listened to it but I haven't in quite some time. I'm not sure if it's still on that station.

Fla Dem

(26,150 posts)
48. I am so sorry and sad for her. She always brough a smile to my face.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 02:38 PM
Oct 2024

I am sad to read she suffered with MS and later with an aneurysm. I always think of her smiling.

Terri may you rest in peace and bring laughter to wherever you go.

livetohike

(23,153 posts)
49. I'm so sad. Rest in peace Teri. I loved he acting.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 02:38 PM
Oct 2024

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - she was great.

niyad

(121,590 posts)
55. I always liked her. Interestingly enough, I was watching the T.A.M.I.* concert
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 03:01 PM
Oct 2024

from 1964 on youtube just a couple of nights ago, and a very young Teri Garr was one of the backup dancers.


*Either "Teenage Awards Music International", or "Teen Age Music International", depebding on which publicity piece you read. The concert featured, amoung ithers, Leslie Gore, Jan and Dean, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, and the Supremes.

DFW

(57,067 posts)
56. I read about her MS affliction 20 years ago, and was already sad for the film world's impending loss.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 03:09 PM
Oct 2024

I, too, fell in love with Inga in YF.

BOOM! BOOM! (Igor requesting entrance at the doors of Frankenstein's castle)

Dr. Frankenstein, marveling at the heavy metal rings: What knockers!

Inga, who thought he was looking at the top of her dress: Oh, vhy sank you, Doktor!

MuseRider

(34,424 posts)
57. I remember when she sort of disappeared.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 03:13 PM
Oct 2024

It was so sad to hear about her condition back when we finally found out where she had gone and why. She was so so funny. Will continue to miss you but remember you with smiles.

applegrove

(124,130 posts)
62. I think she kept her diagnosis private because she didn't want to lose
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 05:17 PM
Oct 2024

work in Hollywood.Then she was outed for some strange reason someone thought they should do a gotcha with somebody else's health.

proud patriot

(101,306 posts)
60. this one hits hard for me
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 03:24 PM
Oct 2024

Many years ago when I was a kid , my dad with his new pilots lisence
and I flew from Concord to Ukiah for a fun outdoor weekend of hiking etc.
Well the weather didn't cooperate and it rained the whole weekend .
So we went to the movies and saw Young Frankenstien 3 times over
the 2 days . "it could be worse , It' could be raining" became our positive
mantra from then on .

So losing Terri Garr Today hits really hard .

Seems silly to cry for someone you never met but here I am crying.

Baron2024

(675 posts)
64. Girl Next Door
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 06:36 PM
Oct 2024

She was cute, funny and sweet and as a kid I had a crush on her. I first noticed her on Star Trek and in Young Frankenstein, as did many other people. RIP- I hope that she had an easy passage.

Blue_Roses

(13,589 posts)
67. Oh no!
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 07:51 PM
Oct 2024

This is so heart-breaking. I didn't realize her age. I can still see her in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie...

Such a loss...rip, Terri

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