Breaking news: Teri Garr, Oscar nominee for “Tootsie,” dies at 79

Late-night TV and movies made the comic actress a star in the 1970s and '80s.

View in browser|nytimes.com October 29, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Mark Terrill/Associated Press Teri Garr, Comic Actress in Offbeat Roles, Is Dead at 79 An Oscar nominee for her role in "Tootsie," she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of "Saturday Night Live." Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018