Actress from the series «Friends» has passed away.

American actress, singer, and dancer Teri Garr, who starred in the series "Friends" and comedies "Tootsie" and "Young Frankenstein", has passed away. Her death was confirmed by publicist Heidi Schaeffer, reports AP.

Teri Garr died at the age of 79 on Tuesday, October 29. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

The cause of Teri Garr's death was multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed in 2002. In 2007, she underwent surgery due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was able to recover her speech and motor skills after treatment. In recent years, her health condition significantly deteriorated.

Teri was a legend. She was very funny, beautiful, and kind. I was happy to have the opportunity to work with her in 2006, and she was everything I dreamed of. She was one of my comedy heroines. I loved her very much. It's a loss.

The Conversation, Young Frankenstein, Oh God!, Close Encounters, Tootsie, After Hours - she made so many great roles in great films. She was never a star, but she always shone. She did everything she did better. Rest in peace, Teri Garr.

Teri Garr began her career in 1963. Initially, she appeared in episodic roles but later starred in such films as "The Conversation", "Young Frankenstein", "Mr. Mom", "High Fashion", "Dumb and Dumber" and many others. She became well-known for her role in the comedy "Tootsie", for which she was nominated for an Oscar. Fans of the series "Friends" remember her as Phoebe Buffay's mother.

Recall that actor Matthew Perry, the star of the series "Friends", passed away in October 2023. He was found dead in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles. According to the official conclusion of forensic experts, the cause of death was an overdose of ketamine.