Teri Garr has died: cause of death and battle with multiple sclerosis
29 october 2024 в 23:13
Teri Garr will be remembered for her comedic talent, wit on screen, and of course, her advocacy for those living with multiple sclerosis. Passing away at the age of 79 in Los Angeles on October 29, 2024, she left us more than 20 years after revealing the chronic illness she lived with. While fans mourn the loss of the actress from «Young Frankenstein», - the cause of her death has been revealed.
Teri’s friend and publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, confirmed that the cause of her death was complications related to multiple sclerosis (MS), according to NBC News.
Speaking on CNN in 2002, Teri shared several misdiagnoses she received before finally learning she had MS.
«Many years ago, I was running in the park, and suddenly started stumbling», - explained Teri. «It was just like my finger. I started stumbling, and then it would go away. Then my arm started tingling. And I went to one doctor who said, 'Oh, it’s a musculoskeletal problem.' … I called my brother in Los Angeles, who is a doctor, and he said, 'You know, get a second opinion.' And I went to a neurologist. And he said, 'Yes, it’s a pinched nerve.'»
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the brain’s myelin, which protects nerve fibers, according to the Mayo Clinic. Over time, nerve fibers can be destroyed.
Currently, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, there are treatment methods available for patients.
Teri began her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer.
The story continues to unfold…
Teri’s friend and publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, confirmed that the cause of her death was complications related to multiple sclerosis (MS), according to NBC News.
Speaking on CNN in 2002, Teri shared several misdiagnoses she received before finally learning she had MS.
«Many years ago, I was running in the park, and suddenly started stumbling», - explained Teri. «It was just like my finger. I started stumbling, and then it would go away. Then my arm started tingling. And I went to one doctor who said, 'Oh, it’s a musculoskeletal problem.' … I called my brother in Los Angeles, who is a doctor, and he said, 'You know, get a second opinion.' And I went to a neurologist. And he said, 'Yes, it’s a pinched nerve.'»
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the brain’s myelin, which protects nerve fibers, according to the Mayo Clinic. Over time, nerve fibers can be destroyed.
Currently, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, there are treatment methods available for patients.
Teri began her career in the entertainment industry as a dancer.
The story continues to unfold…
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