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Tuesday 28 October 2014

Actress Marcia Strassman Dies Aged 66


Honey I Shrunk The Kids Actress Dies Aged 66
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’.
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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.

She is survived by her daughter and brother.

Image credit: PA/Disney

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