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ProudMNDemocrat

(19,172 posts) Tue Oct 29, 2024, 08:21 PM Oct 29

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

R.I.P funny lady and wonderful actress. You made me laugh and cry in your films. May you find Peace.

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) ProudMNDemocrat Oct 29 OP

I loved her in Mr. Mom and Close Encounters too when I was a pre-teen. Gaytano70 Oct 29 #1

❤️ underpants Oct 29 #2

Oh my. This is very sad. She was fabulous. Liberal In Texas Oct 29 #3

RIP Teri Ferrets are Cool Oct 29 #4

Political activism quaint Oct 30 #5

Rest in Paradise, Teri Garr Niagara Oct 30 #6

"" AllaN01Bear Oct 30 #7

Mom and Dad Save The World Hermit-The-Prog Oct 31 #8

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Gaytano70

(1,207 posts)

1. I loved her in Mr. Mom and Close Encounters too when I was a pre-teen.

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Tue Oct 29, 2024, 08:25 PM

Oct 29

My mom died last year. She was 79 too.

RIP Teri

underpants

(187,333 posts)

2. ❤️

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Tue Oct 29, 2024, 08:27 PM

Oct 29

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Liberal In Texas

(14,625 posts)

3. Oh my. This is very sad. She was fabulous.

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Tue Oct 29, 2024, 08:33 PM

Oct 29

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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Ferrets are Cool

(21,990 posts)

4. RIP Teri

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Tue Oct 29, 2024, 09:32 PM

Oct 29

quaint

(3,651 posts)

5. Political activism

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Original post)

Wed Oct 30, 2024, 07:45 AM

Oct 30

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!