Friends and Tootsie actress Teri Garr dies
The actress, who starred in 'Tootsie' and 'Friends', has died at the age of 77.
Garr's death was confirmed by her publicist, who said she died surrounded by her family and friends after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Garr was born in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1944, and began her acting career in the early 1960s. She appeared in a number of small roles before landing her breakthrough role in the 1974 film "Young Frankenstein." Garr went on to star in a number of other popular films, including "Tootsie" (1982), "Mr. Mom" (1983), and "Friends" (1994-2004).
Garr was also a talented voice actress, and she provided voices for a number of animated films, including "Finding Nemo" (2003) and "Cars" (2006). She also appeared in a number of television shows, including "The Love Boat" and "Cheers."
Garr was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, and she retired from acting in 2007. She continued to be active in the entertainment industry, however, and she served on the board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Garr's death is a great loss to the entertainment industry. She was a talented actress who brought joy to audiences around the world. She will be remembered for her iconic roles in films such as "Tootsie" and "Friends."