Hollywood star Teri Garr-known best for her unforgettable roles in movies like “Young Frankenstein,” Tootsie” and “Mr. Mom” died on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home. She was 79.
A statement from the actress’ publicist Heidi Schaeffer said that Garr died at home “surrounded by family and friends” after she had previously revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2002, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
With more than 140 acting credits in her career, Garr was a staple of TV and movies throughout the 70s and 80s. She made a number of notable comedic appearances — in Mel Brooks “Young Frankenstein” in 1974 alongside Gene Wilder and in the 1982 movie “Tootsie” with Dustin Hoffman, for which she received an Oscar nomination.
In a 2014 interview, Brooks revealed that Wilder suggested Garr for the role of Inga in Brook’s hit.
“Gene told me about this Teri Garr…
