RIP Teri Garr, Star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79

[Helix]

Rest in peace.

 

[Mike1950]

Another great thing about Mel Brooks - shown in that film - is how he can’t pass up any potential laugh.

“Werewolf.”
“There, there wolf.”

I also remember the poster for Blazing Saddles. MGM’s motto on its seal is “ars gratia artis,” Latin for “art for the sake of art.” Brooks or someone changed it to “ars gratia pecuniae,” which means “art for the sake of money,” if my Catholic school Latin serves.

You talked about two of my all time favorite movies. Each had almost too many funny things to count.
"I was going to make espresso."
the name said belonged to the brain. Abby Normal.
And of course anything with Mongo in Blazing saddles.

 

[Nickyjo]

You talked about two of my all time favorite movies. Each had almost too many funny things to count.
"I was going to make espresso."

“Yes, yes, he was my boyfriend!”

the name said belonged to the brain. Abby Normal.
And of course anything with Mongo in Blazing saddles.

“Mongo only pawn in game of life.”

And my New York-raised aunt cracked up when Mel Brooks as the Jewish Indian chief referred to the Black family in the wagon train as schvartzes. )We're of Italian descent, but everyone in NYC knows some Yiddish.)

 

[TamleeB]

I remember once on David Letterman's show, he did it all from his office, and he talked her into taking a shower on air.

I heard her on a podcast a few years back, she was still funny, but the MS made her speech difficult.

MS is a very difficult disease. Many go years without any major issues, but others are not so lucky.

 

[TamleeB]

To live with MS to the age of 79, while having a good life overall, should be considered quite an accomplishment.

The research and medication for MS have come a very long way over the years. Many young American’s who get diagnosed now are able to live a much longer productive life than those who have suffered for years, Once the damage is done, it doesn’t heal.

 

[Superfly]

Damn, what a great comedic talent, she suffered with MS for many years.

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

Teri Garr, the actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to 'Young Frankenstein' and was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie,' has died at 79.

variety.com

I had no idea she was that old. Also had no idea she was sick. She was great. RIP.

 

[beefheart]

I found out that she was a guest on Gilbert Gottfried's podcast, but it never aired, she wasn't able to communicate well.

 

[Atomic Kid]

Damn, what a great comedic talent, she suffered with MS for many years.

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

Teri Garr, the actress and singer who brought her buoyant personality to 'Young Frankenstein' and was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie,' has died at 79.

variety.com

She was one of my favorite comedic actresses. Rest in peace Teri, your suffering is over now.