'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' Star Was 87

Actress and comedienne Louise Lasser, best known for her role in the 1970s satire 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and her early work with Woody Allen, has died at age 87. She was a prominent figure in 1970s television and film, recognized for her unique comedic style.
Why it matters
Lasser's passing marks the loss of a significant cultural figure who helped define the satirical television landscape of the 1970s.
Louise Lasser , the demure, soft-spoken comedienne best known as Woody Allen ‘s first leading lady and as the title character on the television satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman , has died. She was 87.
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