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Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Oct. 29, 2024 17:05 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,”...