Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr, nan quirky drama character who roseate from being a inheritance dancer successful Elvis Presley movies to co-star successful specified favorites arsenic "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died, CBS News confirmed. She was 79.

Garr died Tuesday of aggregate sclerosis "surrounded by family and friends," publicist Heidi Schaeffer said successful a statement. Garr battled different wellness problems successful caller years and underwent an cognition successful January 2007 to repair an aneurysm.

Garr grew up successful Los Angeles pinch 2 older brothers successful a show business family.

Her mother, Phyllis, was a erstwhile dancer. Her dad, Eddie, a walking comedian and a gambler, who died erstwhile Garr was 11.

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Teri Garr poses for a image successful Los Angeles, California, circa 1983. Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images

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