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    Teri Garr died: The actress, who starred in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, died at the age of 79 after her battle with MS disease.

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    ICONIC actress Teri Garr has tragically died at the age of 79 after a long health battle.

    The beloved film and TV star is known for her role as Phoebe’s mother in the legendary sitcom Friends and her Oscar-nominated performance in Tootsie.

    Actress Teri Garr tragically passed away at the age of 79 after a long health battle

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    Actress Teri Garr tragically passed away at the age of 79 after a long health battleCredit: Getty
    Teri was at the peak of her popularity in 1987

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    Teri was at the peak of her popularity in 1987Credit: AP

    The veteran actor passed away on Tuesday following complications from multiple sclerosis.

    Teri had been living with chronic illness since 2002.

    He passed away “surrounded by family and friends” in Los Angeles, his publicist Heidi Schaeffer announced.

    The comedic actress first gained worldwide attention when she broke into Hollywood in 1974, playing Inga opposite Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein.

    Almost a decade later, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Sandy Lester in Tootsie.

    She was nominated for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award at the 1983 awards.

    Although she lost to Tootsie star Jessica Lange, the nomination was one of the highlights of Teri’s career.

    Teri has appeared in more than 160 movies and TV shows throughout her illustrious career, most famously appearing as Phoebe’s mother in three episodes of Friends.

    Teri, who played Phoebe Abbott between 1997 and 1998, became a cult darling of the legendary series.

    Around the same time she made her debut in the Friends episode The One At The Beach, Teri also played Ronnie Neary in Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.

    The Ohio-born actress was also a comedian, singer and dancer before becoming a Hollywood mainstay.

    This collection of skills and his popularity throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s saw him host Saturday Night Live on three separate occasions.

    Teri leaves behind her daughter Molly O’Neil and grandson Tyryn.

    What is multiple sclerosis?

    MULTIPLE sclerosis affects the brain as well as the spinal cord, causing nerve damage and lifelong conditions.

    MS is an autoimmune condition, which means that the body’s immune system perceives an area of ​​the body as a threat and attacks it.

    This can slow down, confuse, or stop nerve signals altogether, leading to a loss of control over certain functions in the body.

    Multiple sclerosis can affect anyone and everyone, regardless of race or gender, but it occurs two to three times more often in women than in men.

    It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 30.

    Common symptoms

    • burnout
    • vision problems
    • Numbness and tingling
    • Muscle spasms, stiffness and weakness
    • mobility problems
    • Pain
    • Problems with thinking, learning and planning
    • Depression and anxiety
    • sexual problems
    • bladder problems
    • intestinal problems
    • Speech and swallowing difficulties

    There is currently no cure for MS, but symptoms can be treated with medications and other treatments.

    MS is rarely a fatal condition, but the symptoms and side effects of severe MS can cause other medical problems.

    Swallowing difficulties and chest or bladder infections can affect the quality of life of people with severe MS.

    Those diagnosed with the condition generally live five to ten years less than the national average, but the NHS claims this gap is shrinking.

    Teri at the opening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind in New York

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    Teri at the opening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind in New YorkCredit: AP

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