Obituary of Teri Garr

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Teri Garr

Teri Garr (born December 11th, 1944 in Lakewood, Ohio) was a Film Actress who was often recognized for being funny and sexy in many movies including her role as the housewife in the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". Teri died on October 29th, 2024 and her death was because of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was moderately old when she passed at the age of 79.

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Teri Garr Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Garr, Teri
    • Common Name: Teri Garr
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: December 11, 1944
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Terry, Terri
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1963-2024
    Teri Garr at the AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit (cropped)
    Teri on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Teri's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Teri Ann Garr
    • Father: Eddie Garr (born Edward Leo Gonnoud)
    • Mother: Phyllis Lind Garr (née Emma Schmotzer)
    • Brother(s):
      • Edward "Ed" Garr Jr.
      • Phillip "Phil" Garr
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John O'Neil (married 1993-divorced 1996)
      • Roger Birnbaum (partnered 1979-1983)
      • David Kipper (partnered 1983-1990)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Molly O'Neill (born November 1993)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 29 2024 at age 79
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Multiple Sclerosis (related complications)

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on December 11th Born in 1944 Born in Ohio Died in 2024 Died at age 79 Died from Multiple Sclerosis

Quotable Quotes:

"There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it."

"I've always had this American-pie face that would get work in commercials . . . I'd say things like, "Hi, Marge, how's your laundry?" and "Hi, I'm a real nice Georgia peach". Sometimes this work is one step above being a cocktail waitress." (IMDB)

"Although Teri was never formally diagnosed with a terminal illness, many believe that her death was a result of her long term illness. (V)"

"Teri Garr's life was filled with talent, laughter, and endless contributions to the world of entertainment, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations long after she has left us. (V)"

Is Ms. Teri Garr still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Community Comments:

Christine Bella Ger: Sorry to hear of Teri's passing, just watched her on a Star Trek episode


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-11-01 16:08:37
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Teri Garr on Wikipedia


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