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    Michael Keaton, David Letterman, more stars respond

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    Keaton is one of several stars paying tribute to the Oscar-nominated actress in the wake of her death Tuesday.

    Michael Keaton pays tribute to his comic better half, Teri Garr.

    Keaton, who co-starred as Garr’s husband in the comedy ‘Mr. Mom’ from 1983, reflected on the actress’ death in an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday.

    “This is a day I feared and knew would come,” Keaton wrote alongside an image of the movie poster for “Mr. Mom.” “Forget how great she was as an actress and comedienne. She was a great woman. Not only great to work with, but great to be around. AND go back and watch her comedic work – Man, was she great!! RIP girl.”

    Fellow actor and Garr’s “After Hours” co-star Griffin Dunne shared his sadness in the comments section, writing, “I can’t like this. Too sad.”

    Garr died Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a “long battle” with multiple sclerosis, Garr’s publicist Heidi Schaeffer confirmed to USA TODAY. In 2002, Garr shared publicly on CNN’s “Larry King Live” that she had been diagnosed with the disease commonly known as MS.

    The Oscar-nominated actress started her career with small appearances in Elvis Presley films before making scene-stealing performances in films like ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie’.

    Here are posts from other stars paying tribute to Garr’s career and impact.

    Teri Garr dies: ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie’ stars were 79

    David Letterman Calls Teri Garr One of His ‘Favorite Guests of All Time’

    Former TV host David Letterman shared a throwback clip of him interviewing Garr in the ’80s. Garr was a favorite of talk show hosts like Letterman and Johnny Carson; her glowing charisma and quick wit often made for memorable performances.

    “Remembering one of our all-time favorite guests, Teri Garr #RIP,” Letterman wrote on Instagram.

    Garr’s other entertainment colleagues, including director Paul Feig and Monkees member Micky Dolenz, also paid tribute on social media. Feig, who directed Garr in 2006’s “Unaccompanied Minors,” called Garr’s death “devastating” in an X post.

    “Teri was a legend. So funny, so beautiful, so kind,” Feig wrote. “I had the honor of working with her in 2006 and she was everything I dreamed she would be. Truly one of my comedy heroes. I couldn’t have loved her more. This is such a loss.”

    Dolenz, who co-starred with Garr in the 1968 Monkees comedy “Head,” shared a black-and-white photo of the pair on Instagram.

    “I had the pleasure of working with Teri briefly in the film ‘Head’ and always remembered her infectious smile and charisma,” Dolenz wrote. “A charming talent and now a sad loss.”

    Jon Cryer, More Stars Remember Teri Garr: ‘She Was Always Great!’

    Jon Cryer honored Garr’s film legacy with an X-post citing his favorite films from the actress.

    “My top three Teri Garr movies: ‘Oh God!’, ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind,’ ‘Tootsie.’ Treat yourself to #RIPTeriGarr,” Cryer wrote.

    Garr’s “Kill the Man” co-star Michael McKean wrote on X, “I will always love Teri Garr.”

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    “Taxi” star Marilu Henner told X that Garr was “always my idol.”

    “When she starred opposite my first husband, Frederic Forrest, in ‘One from the Heart,’ I was in awe of her dramatic qualities, her comedic ease and her very big heart!” Henner wrote. “Every time I saw her, no matter the struggles, she was always amazing! #RIP #OneOfAKind”

    Contributing: Jay Stahl and Marco della Cava, USA TODAY

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