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Teri Garr<\/strong><\/a> died<\/a> on October 29, 2024, after a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis<\/a>. The late actress<\/a> was known for her comical on-screen roles and advocacy for those living with MS. After working alongside some of Hollywood\u2019s biggest names in Tootsie<\/em>, Young Frankenstein<\/em> and more projects, many of Teri\u2019s former co-stars reacted to her death and shared tributes in her memory.<\/p>\n

Hollywood Life<\/strong> has compiled all of the celebrity tributes for Teri below.<\/p>\n

Michael Keaton<\/h2>\n
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Teri\u2019s Mr. Mom<\/em> co-star, Michael Keaton<\/strong><\/a>, paid tribute to her by sharing a heartfelt Instagram<\/a> post. He included an image of their film\u2019s poster and wrote, \u201cThis is a day i feared and knew was coming. Forget about how great she was as an actress and comedienne. she was a wonderful woman. not just great to work with but great to be around. AND go back and watch her comedic work-Man, was she great!! RIP girl [sic].\u201d<\/p>\n

Lisa Kudrow<\/h2>\n

Friends<\/em> fans recall Teri\u2019s role as Phoebe Buffay\u2019s mother. Actress Lisa Kudrow<\/strong><\/a> reacted to her death in a statement obtained by Entertainment Weekly<\/em><\/a>, which read, \u201cTeri Garr was a comedic acting genius who was and is a huge influence on me and I know I\u2019m not alone in that. I feel so lucky and grateful I go to work with Teri Garr.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve Martin<\/h2>\n
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Loved her so much. pic.twitter.com\/lcPqY6inyZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steve Martin (@UnrealBluegrass) October 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Steve Martin<\/strong> kept his tribute short and sweet by tweeting a headshot of Teri and writing, \u201cLoved her so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So very sorry to hear about Teri Garr\u2019s passing. She was so talented and so funny. Her humor and lively spirit made the YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN set a pleasure to work on. Her \u201cGerman\u201d accent had us all in stitches! She will be greatly missed.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) October 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mel Brooks<\/strong><\/a> worked alongside Teri in Young Frankenstein<\/em>, which he noted in his tribute via X.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo very sorry to hear about Teri Garr\u2019s passing,\u201d Mel tweeted. \u201cShe was so talented and so funny. Her humor and lively spirit made the YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN set a pleasure to work on. Her \u2018German\u2019 accent had us all in stitches! She will be greatly missed [sic].\u201d<\/p>\n

David Letterman<\/h2>\n
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David Letterman<\/strong><\/a> shared a past video to his Instagram of him interviewing Teri on Late Night with David Letterman<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cTeri Garr\u2019s many appearances on Late Night<\/em> gave it a cachet and importance not possible without her,\u201d the TV host wrote. \u201cShe was a first-class actor and comedian, and a lovely human being. A bright star and a real friend to the show. I was lucky to know her. She elevated all, and I\u2019m sad she is gone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jamie Lee Curtis<\/h2>\n
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Jamie Lee Curtis<\/strong> <\/a>shared a throwback photo of Teri to Instagram, writing, \u201cREST IN LAUGHTER TERI GARR!\u201d as a nod to Teri\u2019s comedic wit.<\/p>\n

Dustin Hoffman<\/h2>\n

In a statement to the New York Post<\/em><\/a>, Dustin Hoffman<\/strong> <\/a>remembered his late Tootsie<\/em> co-star, saying, \u201cTeri was brilliant and singular in all she did, and had a heart of gold. Working with her was one of the great highs. There was no one like her.\u201d<\/p>\n

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