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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,”...

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Aug. 15, 2024 17:01 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, publicist...