Teri Garr retired from acting in 2011, but the delightful characters she brought to both the big and small screens will always be remembered. Here’s a look at the late actress over the years through photos.
The actress launched her career with a credit in the 1963 movie A Swingin’ Affair, but she began landing bigger roles after a coveted guest spot on the Star Trek episode “Assignment: Earth” in 1968. From there, she scored one of her most beloved roles as Inga in the 1974 classic Young Frankenstein, followed by a string of equally notable films like Tootsie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Mr. Mom.
Sadly, she began experiencing unusual medical symptoms that led to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1999. In December 2006, she fell into a coma for weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. On October 29, her passing at the age of 79 was confirmed by her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer.
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Garr in ‘Young Frankenstein’
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Garr in ‘Tootsie’
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Photo Shoot at Garr’s House
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Garr in a Black and White Portrait Shot
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Great Peace March
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Garr and O’Neil
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Garr Rocks A White Blazer Dress
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Opening of Puzzle Zoo
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Garr in ‘Friends’
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The 10th Annual U.S. Comedy Arts Festival
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‘Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron’ Premiere
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Garr at MS Press Conference
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Garr Takes the Mic
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Garr Smiles at ‘The Queen’ Film Premiere
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Garr at the Broadway Premiere of ‘Young Frankenstein’ the Musical
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Garr Speaks at Race to Erase MS Dinner
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Garr at Race to Erase MS Event