Teri Garr, Star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' Dies at 79

[demmiblue]

Source: Variety

Teri Garr, the comic actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to “Young Frankenstein” and was Oscar-nominated for “Tootsie,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a long battle with MS. She was 79.

An influential performer to comedians including Tina Fey, Garr was a familiar face in dozens of TV shows and films of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. The actress revealed in 2002 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and she suffered an aneurysm in 2006.

After starting her career as a dancer, Garr first gained attention as Inga, the saucy assistant in Mel Brooks’ 1974 “Young Frankenstein,” who greeted Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein with the memorable “Vould you like to have a roll in ze hay?”

On “Friends,” she played Phoebe Abbot in three episodes in 1997 and 1998.

Read more: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/teri-garr-dead-young-frankenstein-tootsie-1236193831/

[LymphocyteLover]

1. Oh no! How sad! I always thought of her as so young and sweet, good natured

[bif]

2. I loved her.

She was one of my favorite actors. So sad.

[deurbano]

6. Me, too...

[Basso8vb]

3. Oh no!

What a loss.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Oh, my! Way too young. R.I.P.

[twodogsbarking]

5. Ten, in every way. Thanks to a talented woman.

[Dennis Donovan]

7. Cross gently, Teri

I'll always think of her in the role of Julie in Scorsese's After Hours:

[bif]

26. One of my favorite movies of all-time

Such a fun, offbeat flick that flew under the radar.

[Mister Ed]

8. I adored her. n/t

[sueh]

9. I loved her in Mr. Mom. RIP, Teri.

[Trueblue1968]

15. Ihope she was able to vote

[ItsjustMe]

10. Teri Garr on Star Trek

[Hassin Bin Sober]

11. Awww. One of my favorites.

[progressoid]

12. Dammit.

She was one of the good ones.

[JohnSJ]

13. So sorry to hear this.

[surfered]

14. Well s**t. We're getting old. But there's hope:Kieth Richards has outlived Richard Simmons.

[twodogsbarking]

42. And, Keith' looks the same as he did decades ago.

A brilliant man in my estimate.

[Jose Garcia]

54. I believe that he is preserved by all of the chemicals in his body

[Bengus81]

63. People mis-spell Keith all the time....I should know

Not sure why when pronounced kEith. Guess the old i before e.

[surfered]

66. Well, uh, spell check did it. Yes, that's it. That's the ticket.

[Teacher of the Year]

16. I loved her since Star Trek.

[sdfernando]

17. Damn!!! I always loved her!

[BumRushDaShow]

18. Just saw this

I didn't realize her age. She was literally in a billion things.

She will be sorely missed and I know I have not followed her recently to find out what she was doing.

R.I.P. and thank you for all the wonderful acting and characters that were played!

[applegrove]

19. She was such a great guest on David Letterman.

[KT2000]

34. Always remember her quip

on Letterman about women: I love your shoes!!
She was so real.

[applegrove]

35. I don't remember what they said to each other just that

they were aware comedy duo second to none. I think he used to tease her and she would feign being offended but they were both in on it.

[LudwigPastorius]

20. I loved her.

She was beautiful and funny in everything she did.

[unblock]

21. One of the hardest working actors. She was a big believer in "always be working"

If you ever played "6 degrees of Kevin bacon", you know.

[yardwork]

22. She was great! RIP, Teri.

[ificandream]

23. I'm so sad. I loved her acting.

RIP, Teri.

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[WestMichRad]

24. Yes, I vould have liked...

to have a roll in ze hay with her!
(Back then, of course!)

RIP, Teri

[Aristus]

50. Me too.

[dalton99a]

25. R.I.P.

(AP Photo/Mark Terrill)

[marble falls]

27. I've had a crush on her since ...

... her bit part in the Monkee's film, 'Head'.

[Wuddles440]

43. I as well!

[2naSalit]

28. ...

[littlemissmartypants]

29. ...

[Loryn]

30. I am so sorry to hear this.

[Mad_Dem_X]

31. She was so great in Tootsie

"A guy named Les is sending you candy?"

My dad had a big crush on her. She seemed like a sweet person. May she Rest in Peace.

[area51]

32. RIP

[Martin Eden]

33. Oh no!

I love Terri Garr.

[rambler_american]

36. I had such a crush

on Teri Garr. Sad to learn of her pasing.

[Talitha]

37. Damn....

[Charlie Chapulin]

38. Don't forget Star Trek original series

episode Assignment Earth.

[heckles65]

39. Oh thar hurts...

Gorgeous, talented FUNNY lady, rest in peace

[Miguelito Loveless]

40. I have loved her in verything she has been in

Starting with Star Trek, where I had a bit of a crush.

She was one of the actors I wanted to meet, but sadly never caught up with.

[Backseat Driver]

41. How in the world did fail to notice such a prolific

actor? Many condolences to all her fans, to family, and to friends.
RIP and in the memories of so many enjoying her talent in the entertainment arts.

[colorado_ufo]

44. So perfect as "Inga!"

"Put the candle BACK!"

This has been a hard week, now even harder.

[gristy]

45. Oh, oh, oh :_(

You brought joy and laughter to us all. May you now rest in peace.

[Upthevibe]

46. demmiblue...........

R.I.P., Teri Garr....

Her Niece, Lisa Garr, has a spiritual show called, The Aware Show. It used to be on KPFK, here in Los Angeles (it's a progressive F.M. station, 90.7). It's awesome when I've listened to it but I haven't in quite some time. I'm not sure if it's still on that station.

[dchill]

47. Not to mention "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

An excellent actor!

[Fla Dem]

48. I am so sorry and sad for her. She always brough a smile to my face.

I am sad to read she suffered with MS and later with an aneurysm. I always think of her smiling.

Terri may you rest in peace and bring laughter to wherever you go.

[livetohike]

49. I'm so sad. Rest in peace Teri. I loved he acting.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - she was great.

[Clouds Passing]

51. Teri

[Permanut]

52. ...

[chowder66]

53. What a loss.

[niyad]

55. I always liked her. Interestingly enough, I was watching the T.A.M.I.* concert

from 1964 on youtube just a couple of nights ago, and a very young Teri Garr was one of the backup dancers.


*Either "Teenage Awards Music International", or "Teen Age Music International", depebding on which publicity piece you read. The concert featured, amoung ithers, Leslie Gore, Jan and Dean, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, and the Supremes.

[DFW]

56. I read about her MS affliction 20 years ago, and was already sad for the film world's impending loss.

I, too, fell in love with Inga in YF.

BOOM! BOOM! (Igor requesting entrance at the doors of Frankenstein's castle)

Dr. Frankenstein, marveling at the heavy metal rings: What knockers!

Inga, who thought he was looking at the top of her dress: Oh, vhy sank you, Doktor!

[MuseRider]

57. I remember when she sort of disappeared.

It was so sad to hear about her condition back when we finally found out where she had gone and why. She was so so funny. Will continue to miss you but remember you with smiles.

[applegrove]

62. I think she kept her diagnosis private because she didn't want to lose

work in Hollywood.Then she was outed for some strange reason someone thought they should do a gotcha with somebody else's health.

[Solly Mack]

58. "Put the candle back"

Thank you, Ms. Garr, for the laughs and joy.

[Baggies]

59. That's too bad

79 is a long life. She was so good in Young Frankenstein.

[proud patriot]

60. this one hits hard for me

Many years ago when I was a kid , my dad with his new pilots lisence
and I flew from Concord to Ukiah for a fun outdoor weekend of hiking etc.
Well the weather didn't cooperate and it rained the whole weekend .
So we went to the movies and saw Young Frankenstien 3 times over
the 2 days . "it could be worse , It' could be raining" became our positive
mantra from then on .

So losing Terri Garr Today hits really hard .

Seems silly to cry for someone you never met but here I am crying.

[Coexist]

61. RIP

[Baron2024]

64. Girl Next Door

She was cute, funny and sweet and as a kid I had a crush on her. I first noticed her on Star Trek and in Young Frankenstein, as did many other people. RIP- I hope that she had an easy passage.

[samnsara]

65. loved her in Close Encounters

[Blue_Roses]

67. Oh no!

This is so heart-breaking. I didn't realize her age. I can still see her in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie...

Such a loss...rip, Terri

[LiberalLoner]

68. RIP 🙏

[oasis]

69. Enjoyed her performances. Rest in peace Teri!