Teri Garr, Phoebe’s mother, passes away at 79

The renowned actress Teri Garrwho received an Oscar nomination for his performance in “Tootsie” (1982), passed away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, United States. Garr was widely recognized for her role as Phoebe Abbott, the biological mother of the character Phoebe Buffay, played by Lisa Kudrow, in the iconic series “Friends”, between 1997 and 1998.

The actress had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis since 2002, an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system. Over the past few years, Teri Garr has become an active voice in raising awareness about multiple sclerosis, frequently addressing the topic in interviews and participating in public campaigns.

She revealed that she initially hid her condition because she feared it could negatively impact her career. Garr’s film career includes notable roles in productions such as “The Black Cord” (1979), “Mr. Mom” ​​(1983), “Gasparzinho and Wendy” (1988), “Débi e Loide” (1994) and “Todas as Girls of the President” (1998), according to Quem.

Far from papers

In recent times, she had moved away from major productions, opting for smaller roles and dubbing work in animations. Due to health complications, especially after an aneurysm suffered in 2006, Garr He started using a wheelchair to get around.

With around 160 television and film credits throughout his career, Teri is remembered as an influential figure on the arts scene from the 1970s to the 1990s. Her contributions to the entertainment industry left a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.