Hollywood is grieving the loss of Teri Garr, a beloved actress admired for her charm, humor, and talent.
Garr, aged 79, passed away on Tuesday after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Garr, 79, passed on Tuesday after a long fight with multiple sclerosis. Her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, shared that Garr was surrounded by family and close friends at the time.
In 2002, Garr publicly revealed her diagnosis on “Larry King Live,” admitting that she had quietly managed the condition for almost 20 years before opening up.
She explained she hadn’t spoken out sooner because doctors took years to confirm the diagnosis, which she described as “a hard one” to identify. Even once she knew, Garr said she didn’t feel the need to share it widely.
Garr’s career was legendary. She brought laughter and depth to the screen, with memorable roles in classics like Young Frankenstein and Mr. Mom.
Her role as Sandy Lester in the 1982 comedy Tootsie earned her an Academy Award nomination, marking her as a strong comedic talent. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter and love.
Garr’s passing has sparked tributes from friends, fans, and colleagues, including actors Michael Keaton, Mel Brooks, and Lisa Kudrow.
Keaton, who starred with her in Mr. Mom, shared his sadness, calling it “a day I feared.” He remembered her as wonderful both on and off set and encouraged people to revisit her work.
Kudrow, who acted with Garr in Friends, honored her as “a comedic genius” and said working with her was a blessing.
Director Brooks, who cast Garr in Young Frankenstein, expressed deep sadness. He praised her humor and remembered how her character’s “German accent” brought joy to the set.
Screenwriter Cinco Paul wrote a heartfelt tribute, calling her “never the star, but always shining,” crediting her with adding magic to everything she did.
Film producer Paul Feig also shared his sorrow, describing Garr as “a legend” and saying she was “one of my comedy heroes.” He expressed how deeply her passing touched him.
Garr was born in Ohio in 1944 to parents in entertainment. Her father performed in vaudeville, and her mother was a Rockette who later worked in costume production.
The family, including her two brothers, moved to New Jersey before settling in Los Angeles. Sadly, her father passed away when she was 11. Reflecting on her mother’s strength, Garr once shared how her mother “put two kids through school” while working in the studio costume department.
After studying ballet, Garr left college and moved to New York to pursue acting. She trained at the Actors Studio and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, going on to an extraordinary career with over 150 film and television roles.
Her career left a lasting impact on audiences, bringing smiles and joy through unforgettable characters.
Garr’s presence and talent will be greatly missed. She brought warmth, humor, and light, leaving behind memories that will forever touch the hearts of fans. Rest in peace, Teri Garr.
Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her warmth, wit, and talent, has passed away, leaving Hollywood in mourning.
She Didn’t Cut Her Hair For 25 Years, But Wait Till You See Her Now
Wait Until You See Her Now—She Went 25 Years Without Cutting Her Hair.
Everybody has occasionally the want to change up one or more aspects of their appearance.
Whether it’s the uninteresting hairstyle we’ve had for years or the clothes we became tired of, a small change is always refreshing.
American Rosa Ramirez thought it was finally time for a haircut after going 25 years without one.
She got so long in her hair that she occasionally walked on it.
Over the years, her husband had tried to convince her to change her hairstyle, but she had always been quite proud of her 1.5 meter long hair.
After twenty-five years of hard work, she eventually had enough and, with a few of her friends, went to the hairdresser to get her hair cut shoulder-length.
Owner of the hair salon Eda Motchka said of Ramirez, “We love to see different things done on customers—different styles— and we meet very often and I always see her the same way.”
However, she was doing that for a purpose. Four feet of Rosa’s hair were donated to Locks of Love, a foundation that makes wigs for children whose hair has been lost due to cancer.
“I believe it could brighten the day of someone who is afflicted with a serious illness,” Ramirez remarked.
Seeing Rosa’s development is quite intriguing. Check out the video below to see it in action.
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