Teri Garr’s death on Tuesday at the age of 79 was deeply felt on social media.
Garr’s publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, said the actor died of multiple sclerosis and was “surrounded by family and friends,” according to The Associated Press.
Garr had a six-decade career in Hollywood that began with her being a background dancer in various TV shows and movies, including six Elvis Presley films.
She later transitioned into acting, working on “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour,” and later movies like “Young Frankenstein,” “Close Encounters,” and “Tootsie,” for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
After Garr’s death was announced, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to pay their respects.
Teri Garr was always my idol. When she starred opposite my first husband, Frederic Forrest, in One From the Heart, I was in awe of her dramatic chops, her comedy ease, and her very big heart! Any time I saw her, no matter the struggles, she was always a blast! #RIP #OneOfAKind
— Marilu Henner (@TheRealMarilu) October 29, 2024Oh man, this is devastating. Teri was a legend. So funny, so beautiful, so kind. I had the honor of working with her in 2006 and she was everything I dreamed she would be. Truly one of my comedy heroes. I couldn’t have loved her more. This is such a loss. https://t.co/Uf7q4M59XI
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 29, 2024Rip Teri Garr, a brilliant comedic actress. There was nobody like her: she had the ability to be over the top and utterly relatable at the same time. 💗 https://t.co/r9iUslfXqd
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) October 29, 2024My top three Teri Garr movies:
Oh God!
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Tootsie
Treat yourself #RIPTeriGarr
I am heartbroken to hear of my dear friend Teri Garr’s passing. We became fast friends nearly 50 years ago when I was close with the late Carrie Fisher, as they were roommates in New York. To have a friendship last that long is truly special, and Teri was always there for me — a… pic.twitter.com/7EDmKGtNs1
— Stephen Bishop (@BishSongs) October 29, 2024I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Teri Garr. Like Madeline Kahn, two brilliant comedians of their generation leaving timeless legacies of laughter, joy and great performances. I hope they now get to hang out together. Easy journey Teri..
— Elayne Animals & Comedy Boosler (@ElayneBoosler) October 29, 2024RIP Teri Garr. What a briliant comedian and actress! She made everything look effortless and influenced every actress I know. She will be so missed.
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So very sorry to hear about Teri Garr’s passing. She was so talented and so funny. Her humor and lively spirit made the YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN set a pleasure to work on. Her “German” accent had us all in stitches! She will be greatly missed.
— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) October 29, 2024The world is divided into two kinds of people. Those who adored Teri Garr, her every scene, her every expression and every single line of dialogue she ever uttered, and, oppositionally, those who are about to say something that will make me send them to digital oblivion. Her… https://t.co/xCTwiaxv9o
— David Simon (@AoDespair) October 29, 2024“No, we are not friends, I don’t take this shit from friends, only from lovers!” Teri Garr was lovely and amazing and brilliant and hilarious in “Tootsie,” and in so many other films. Rest well, and thank you for the great and lasting work. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ra0JkRpGvl
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