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Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79 (Original Post) ProudMNDemocrat 16 hrs ago OP
I loved her in Mr. Mom and Close Encounters too when I was a pre-teen. Gaytano70 16 hrs ago #1
❤️ underpants 16 hrs ago #2
Oh my. This is very sad. She was fabulous. Liberal In Texas 16 hrs ago #3
RIP Teri Ferrets are Cool 15 hrs ago #4
Political activism quaint 5 hrs ago #5
Rest in Paradise, Teri Garr Niagara 5 hrs ago #6
"" AllaN01Bear 5 hrs ago #7

Gaytano70

(1,099 posts)
1. I loved her in Mr. Mom and Close Encounters too when I was a pre-teen.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 09:25 PM
16 hrs ago

My mom died last year. She was 79 too.

RIP Teri

Liberal In Texas

(14,398 posts)
3. Oh my. This is very sad. She was fabulous.
Tue Oct 29, 2024, 09:33 PM
16 hrs ago

I guess I didn't know she was that old. But I'm getting there too.
I didn't know she had MS:

In October 2002, Garr confirmed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.[48] After years of uncertainty and secrecy about her diagnosis, Garr explained her reasons for deciding to go public: "I'm telling my story for the first time so I can help people. I can help people know they aren't alone and tell them there are reasons to be optimistic because, today, treatment options are available." -wiki



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quaint

(3,446 posts)
5. Political activism
Wed Oct 30, 2024, 08:45 AM
5 hrs ago

In March 1988, Garr was arrested for trespassing in Mercury, Nevada, during a protest against nuclear weapons testing in the area.

She participated in events for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit gay youth suicide prevention organization. wikipedia

Viva Las Vegas!

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