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Michael Keaton, Paul Feig and David Letterman are among Hollywood figures who paid tribute to Teri Garr after her death. died on tuesday In 79.

The Oscar-nominated actor was known for the following films: Tootsie And Young FrankensteinAmong other things, he revealed that he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during an appearance on Larry King’s CNN program in October 2002, before his career was derailed by multiple sclerosis. He last appeared on screen in 2011.

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“Garr died at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends,” he said. Hollywood Reporter.

Mel Brooks, who gave Garr his breakthrough role opposite Gene Wilder Young FrankensteinHe paid tribute to the actor. “I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Teri Garr,” he wrote about X. “He was so talented and so funny. His sense of humor and lively spirit made the YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN set a pleasure to work on. His ‘German’ accent had us all on edge! He will be greatly missed.”

“This is a day I feared and knew would come,” he said Mr. Mom co-star Michael Keaton wrote on Instagram. “Forget how great she is as an actress and comedian. she was a wonderful woman. not only great to work with but also great to be around. AND go back and watch his comedy work- Man, was it amazing!! RIP girl.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind The actor appeared frequently on David Letterman’s programs. The talk show host posted a video of the duo during one of her shows on Instagram. “We’re remembering one of our all-time favorite guests, Teri Garr. #REST IN PEACE” he wrote in the caption.

See the tributes below.

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