Friends star Teri Garr dies aged 77

Actress Teri Garr, who starred in the iconic sitcom Friends, has died at the age of 77.

Garr's death was confirmed by her publicist, who said she died of complications from multiple sclerosis, which she had been battling for many years.

Garr was best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay's (Lisa Kudrow) mother, Alice Knight, in the hit sitcom Friends. She appeared in 10 episodes of the show between 1995 and 2004.

In addition to her role in Friends, Garr also had a successful career in film and television, appearing in over 100 roles over the course of her career.

Some of her most notable film roles include Tootsie (1982), Mr. Mom (1983), and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).

Garr was also a talented voice actress, lending her voice to characters in films such as Finding Nemo (2003) and Toy Story 4 (2019).

She was nominated for two Academy Awards, for her supporting roles in Tootsie and Mr. Mom.

Garr was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, and her health declined in recent years.

She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Los Angeles on Saturday, surrounded by her family and friends.

Garr's death is a great loss to the entertainment world, and she will be remembered for her warmth, her humor, and her talent.