Marcia Strassman, who played the mother in ‘Honey, I Shrunk The Kids’, has died aged 66.
The actress passed away at her
home in Sherman Oaks, California, on Friday after a long battle with
breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman said.
Strassman had a variety of roles on television and in film during her 50 year career.
She had a recurring role as
nurse Margie Cutler on the first season of ‘M*A*S*H*’ before her
breakout role in ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’.
Her biggest film success was
playing Diane Szalinski opposite Rick Moranis in the 1989 feature film
‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ and its sequel ‘Honey, I Blew Up the Kid’.
Julie Strassman said: “She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met. And talented.
"She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions."
Strassman was a member of the
Screen Actors Guild national board, and was elected to a three-year term
in 2010. She was also an active fundraiser for cancer charities and
other causes.
Image credit: PA/Disney
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