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Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died

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Teri Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist says.

She rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of " Young Frankenstein" Garr battled other health problems in recent years , including an aneurysm operation in 2007 .

She had a flair for spontaneous humor, often playing David Letterman’s foil during guest appearances on “ Late Night With David’S. With Letterman , she also appeared in “Mr. Mom ”.

Teri Garr was a spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society .

She also had a brief recurring role on " Friends " in the 1990s as Lisa Kudrow 's mother.

Garr is survived by her daughter, Molly O’Neil , and a grandson, Tyryn .

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