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.
Carol Vorderman flaunts her toned abs and buxom bottom, Dermot O’Leary teases her “special friends”
TV personality Carol Vorderman works hard at maintaining her fabulous body and shared photos of her hourglass figure, her skin-tight workout gear hugging her cheeky bottom.
The Welsh broadcaster, who frequently posts videos of her grueling workouts on Instagram, is being praised by adoring fans who call her “Supervorders.”
When she’s not on TV, working out, flying a plane, or having photos taken with Tom Cruise, Vorderman can be found with one of her five “special friends.”
Keep reading to learn more about Vorderman and her roster of men!
Carol Vorderman, 62, recently celebrated 40 years on television and is credited with more than 10,000 appearances in series like the British game show Countdown, the breakfast program Lorraine, The Great Celebrity Bake Off, and ITV’s This Morning.
The stunning blonde is not all beauty, she’s got the brains, too.
In 2014, the mother of two got her private pilot’s license and the next year, she teamed up with NASA as a member of the board of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, a role where she encouraged children to be more involved with space science.
When she’s not on TV wowing her audiences, the former host of Have I Got News for You works steadily at the gym, maintaining her killer body.
“Women who are in their 60s, we weren’t brought up to exercise…I think as you get older, you need to do weight-bearing stuff and you need to stretch and squat. If you don’t, even for a couple of weeks, you start creaking,” Vorderman shared in an interview with HELLO! “Because I work in a visual world you have to pay more attention, as do other women in my position, to how you look–more than you’d like to.”
Recently, she shared some images from inside the gym where she showed off her curves in a skimpy ensemble of a grey crop top and figure-hugging leggings.
Vorderman captioned the post, “Five gym sessions this week. Just so good to get the routine going again. Eating clean, loads of water, lots of walking, fresh air…..my happy state to be honest.”
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