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In December 2006, Garr had a ruptured brain aneurysm. The aneurysm left her in a coma for a week, [35] but after therapy, she regained speech and motor skills, and in 2008 she appeared on Late Show with David Letterman to promote Expired , a 2007 film in which she played one of a set of twins.
Feb 17, 2024 · She nearly died in 2006 from a brain aneurysm and was briefly hospitalized in 2019 after suffering from dehydration. That didn't stop Garr from being active. She wrote an autobiography, became a motivational speaker, and appeared in several film and television roles before officially retiring from acting in 2011.
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Apr 16, 2022 · In 1999, it was finally determined that Teri had multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the nervous system that affects the brain’s ability to communicate with the body.
Mar 1, 2021 · Teri Garr was in a week-long, medically-induced coma in 2006 while recovering from a brain aneurysm. Surgery fixed the aneurysm, but she needed therapy to regain her motor skills and speech.
More than 20 years ago, Garr experienced the first signs of what would eventually be diagnosed as multiple sclerosis (MS). She now has pronounced weakness on her right side, including a limp that— among other things—makes climbing stairs and getting up on stages challenging.
Aug 6, 2008 · The brain aneurysm wasn't Garr's first major health battle. Unrelated to the aneurysm, she has spent decades dealing with an elusive disease that affects 400,000 Americans.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Teri Garr is best known for her role as Dustin Hoffman's neurotic girlfriend in the comedy hit 'Tootsie.' Other notable roles include 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Mr. Mom.'
