Teri Garr, known for her work in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday. She was 79.

Garr's publicist confirmed to The Associated Press that the comedian died of multiple sclerosis.

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<div class="m"><picture> <img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/10/1200/675/teri-garr.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1" alt="Actress Teri Garr wears blazer and T-shirt." width="100%" height="auto"></picture></div> <div class="info"><div class="caption"><p><span>Actress Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. She was 79.</span> <span>(Getty Images)</span></p></div></div>

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Comedian Teri Garr, who starred in "Young Frankenstein" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. She was 79.{ai:summary}<p>Actress Teri Garr, recognized for her roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," passed away at the age of 79 due to multiple sclerosis. Her publicist confirmed the news to the Associated Press.</p><p>This story is still developing, and further updates are expected. #culture</p>

Teri Garr, 'Young Frankenstein' actress, dead at 79

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