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Young Frankenstein star Teri Garr has died aged 79

Young Frankenstein star Teri Garr has died aged 79

It was confirmed the actress died at her home after suffering with a disease

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

The comic actress and singer died at her home in Los Angeles according to reports.

The actress was known to be an inspiration to some of the women in Hollywood today for her roles and attitude to her work.

The death of the actress was confirmed by her manager on October 29 according to ABC7 report. She died at her home in Los Angeles after a long battle with multiple scleroris.

The actress made a name for herself in the 70s and 80s, starring in both TV and films, most notably Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein and Sydney's Pollack's Tootsie.

On social media, tributes for the actress have begun to pour in.

Teri Garr's manager confirmed her death on October 29(Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
Teri Garr's manager confirmed her death on October 29(Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

One user wrote: "Tootsie. Young Frankenstein. After Hours. And down the line. A comedy powerhouse with a quirky vibe who was also more than capable of taking on dramatic roles. Terri Garr will be very missed. AK"

Another added: "Terri Garr has passed. One of the funniest people of all time. TOOTSIE. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. MR. MOM. The BEST guest on Letterman. An early childhood crush, easily one of my favorite actresses, so charming and likable. May she Rest in Peace.

A third wrote: "I’m heartbroken to hear about Terri Garr. Her legacy will live on in her films."

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Topics: Celebrity, News, US News, Los Angeles

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.