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Louise Lasser, Star of ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 87

Iconic actress Louise Lasser, known for her role in *Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman*, has died at 87, prompting tributes across entertainment media.

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Coverage highlights her influence on television and comedy, as well as her later career in theater and film. Major outlets including *The New York Times*, *Forbes*, *Deadline*, *The Hollywood Reporter*, and *BroadwayWorld* are reporting her passing, with tributes focusing on her legacy as a trailblazer in women-led storytelling.

No cause of death has been specified. Coverage does not yet specify plans for a public memorial or funeral.

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Quick answers

What was Louise Lasser best known for?

She was best known for her role as Mary Hartman in the 1976–77 TV series *Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman*, a satirical comedy that was ahead of its time.

How old was Louise Lasser when she died?

She was 87 years old.

Will there be a public memorial for Louise Lasser?

Coverage does not yet specify plans for a public memorial or funeral.

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Louise Lasser Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman TV icons entertainment obituaries 1970s television

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