David Letterman, Michael Keaton, Steve Martin Among Hollywood Stars Remembering Comedy Legend Teri Garr: “This Is A Day I Feared”

Teri Garr, star of “Tootsie,” “Young Frankenstein,” and “Mr. Mom,” passed away at 77

Tributes are pouring in for comedy legend Teri Garr, who died Saturday at age 77 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Garr, who was nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in “Tootsie,” was a beloved figure in Hollywood, known for her sharp wit and infectious laugh.

Letterman, Keaton, Martin, and Other Stars Share Memories of Garr

David Letterman, who had Garr on his late-night show many times, called her “a great guest” and “a wonderful person.”

“She was always so funny and so smart,” Letterman said. “She will be missed.”

Michael Keaton, who starred with Garr in “Mr. Mom,” said he was “heartbroken” to hear of her death.

“Teri was a brilliant actress and a wonderful friend,” Keaton said. “She will be deeply missed.”

Steve Martin, who worked with Garr on several films, including “The Jerk” and “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” said he was “saddened” by her passing.

“Teri was a gifted comedienne and a lovely person,” Martin said. “She will be greatly missed.”

Garr's Career Spanned Five Decades

Garr’s career spanned five decades, during which time she appeared in over 100 films and television shows.

She got her start in the 1960s, appearing in small roles in films such as “The Cincinnati Kid” and “Bonnie and Clyde.”

In the 1970s, she had her breakout role in “Young Frankenstein,” playing the role of Inga, the hunchbacked lab assistant.

She went on to star in a number of classic comedies, including “Tootsie,” “Mr. Mom,” and “The Jerk.”

In recent years, Garr had been battling multiple sclerosis, a degenerative neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.

She was diagnosed with the disease in 1999, and in 2002, she announced that she was retiring from acting.

Garr is survived by her two daughters, Molly and Natacha.