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MikeLutton · 10-26-2014, 07:03 PM

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Marcia Strassman Dead: Starred In ‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’

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October 26, 2014 3:03pm

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Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman confirmed. Though Marcia Strassman acted in a wide range of TV shows and feature films, she was best known for her lead roles in the TV show Welcome Back Kotter and the comedy feature Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel, Honey I Blew Up the Kids. Strassman also served on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild.

“She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met,” said Julie Strassman of her sister. “And talented. She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions.”

News of Strassman’s death first emerged in online posts by two long-time friends, singer/actress Cher and director Bob Weide:

Strassman was born Apri 28, 1948 in New York City, and grew up in New Jersey.

She came to Los Angeles when she was just 18, her sister said. She was initially a singer in the late 1960s with some modest local success, most notably with The Groovy World of Jack and Jill and The Flower Children. She also had a few TV roles, including three episodes of The Patty Duke Show. She left show business for a time before returning as an actress in a recurring role as a nurse in M.A.S.H.

Marcia Strassman 2In 1975, Strassman had a breakout role in the TV hit Welcome Back Kotter, opposite comedian Gabe Kaplan playing his wife Julie.

She worked steadily thereafter, most notably in roles on several TV shows, including Tremors, Third Watch, Providence, Noah Knows Best, The Rockford Files and as a voice-over artist on the children’s animated show Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. Her biggest film success came playing the wife and mother opposite Rick Moranis in Disney’s hit comedy Honey I Shrunk The Kids and its equally successful sequel, Honey I Blew Up The Kids.

Strassman was active in fundraising for various progressive and social causes, including against breast cancer even before she was diagnosed, her sister said. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild national board, elected to a three-year term in 2010. Julie Strassman said her sister continued to sing, and had many other skills, most notably her wide group of friends throughout Hollywood.

“She had more friends than anyone in the world,” Julie Strassman said. “She could do anything. She made clothes, made curtains, knitted sweaters for friends. She could dance.”

Strassman died Oct. 25 in her Sherman Oaks, Calif., home, after a seven-year fight with breast cancer. She is survived by her daughter, New York costume designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Collector, whom Julie Strassman called her sister’s “great love.” She is also survived by brother Steven Strassman.

Services are pending, but Julie Strassman asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her sister’s name to organizations fighting cancer.
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Finnegan · 10-26-2014, 07:08 PM

Not Mrs. Kotter!!!

She was still young. I absolutely loved her on Welcome Back Kotter. She was just perfect in that role, and I loved the way she would react to each of Gabe Kaplan's silly jokes at the beginning of each episode.

May she rest in peace.

Zoneboy · 10-26-2014, 07:09 PM

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Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman confirmed. Though Marcia Strassman acted in a wide range of TV shows and feature films, she was best known for her lead roles in the TV show Welcome Back Kotter and the comedy feature Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel, Honey I Blew Up the Kids. Strassman also served on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild.

“She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met,” said Julie Strassman of her sister. “And talented. She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions.”

News of Strassman’s death first emerged in online posts by two long-time friends, singer/actress Cher and director Bob Weide:

Strassman was born Apri 28, 1948 in New York City, and grew up in New Jersey.

She came to Los Angeles when she was just 18, her sister said. She was initially a singer in the late 1960s with some modest local success, most notably with The Groovy World of Jack and Jill and The Flower Children. She also had a few TV roles, including three episodes of The Patty Duke Show. She left show business for a time before returning as an actress in a recurring role as a nurse in M.A.S.H.

Strassman worked steadily thereafter, most notably in roles on several TV shows, including Tremors, Third Watch, Providence, Noah Knows Best, The Rockford Files and as a voice-over artist on the children’s animated show Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.

Her biggest film success came playing the wife and mother opposite Rick Moranis in Disney’s hit comedy Honey I Shrunk The Kids and its equally successful sequel, Honey I Blew Up The Kids.

Strassman was active in fundraising for various progressive and social causes, including breast cancer research and treatment even before she was diagnosed, her sister said. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild national board, elected to a three-year term in 2010. Julie Strassman said her sister continued to sing, and had many other skills and a wide group of friends throughout Hollywood.

“She had more friends than anyone in the world,” Julie Strassman said. “She could do anything. She made clothes, made curtains, knitted sweaters for friends. She could dance.”

Strassman died Oct. 25 in her Sherman Oaks, Calif., home, after a seven-year fight with breast cancer. She is survived by her daughter, New York costume designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Collector, whom Julie Strassman called her sister’s “great love.” She is also survived by brother Steven Strassman.

Services are pending, but Julie Strassman asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her sister’s name to organizations fighting cancer.

Regulus · 10-26-2014, 07:21 PM

Marcia, I'll be watching Honey, I shrunk the kids tonight, my latest tribute to a fallen star.

Cheryl Harrell · 10-26-2014, 10:31 PM

So sorry to hear about her. Several are gone from this show now. Horshack, Epstien, Mr Woodman and now Mrs Kotter. RIP.

Zoneboy · 10-26-2014, 10:59 PM

Bonniegirl · 10-26-2014, 11:43 PM

WOW!!! This is really sad and very shocking!!! Way too young to pass, as was Robert and Ron!

RIP Marcia. VERY sad and shocked about this!

Bonniegirl · 10-26-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Not Mrs. Kotter!!!

She was still young. I absolutely loved her on Welcome Back Kotter. She was just perfect in that role, and I loved the way she would react to each of Gabe Kaplan's silly jokes at the beginning of each episode.

May she rest in peace.

I agree. I am sad and tearing up !

comedyfreak · 10-27-2014, 04:53 AM

I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing.

MacLeaper · 10-27-2014, 11:24 AM

So sorry to hear about this. I loved Marcia Strassman's work on "Welcome Back, Kotter" and the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" movies. May God comfort her family in this sad time.

Mr. Television · 10-27-2014, 12:44 PM

OMG. So sad. I loved her on WBK. And she was so beautiful too.

Marvo301 · 10-27-2014, 02:07 PM

I liked her as Nurse Margie Cutler on M*A*S*H and as Julie On WBK. I had had a crush on her back in the day!

Marcia Strassman

Skywalker · 10-27-2014, 04:45 PM

R.I.P Marcia.

AB · 10-27-2014, 05:05 PM

Rest in peace.

AB · 10-27-2014, 05:17 PM

She will be greatly missed.

10-26-2014, 07:03 PM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,871	Marcia Strassman Dead at 66 http://deadline.com/2014/10/marcia-s...e-kids-861946/ Marcia Strassman Dead: Starred In ‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’ by David Bloom October 26, 2014 3:03pm Email Story 1 Comments Marcia Strassman ▶ Film ▶ Breaking News ▶ Celebrities ▶ News ▶ Obituaries ▶ Honey I Shrunk The Kids ▶ Marcia Strassman Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman confirmed. Though Marcia Strassman acted in a wide range of TV shows and feature films, she was best known for her lead roles in the TV show Welcome Back Kotter and the comedy feature Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel, Honey I Blew Up the Kids. Strassman also served on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild. “She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met,” said Julie Strassman of her sister. “And talented. She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions.” News of Strassman’s death first emerged in online posts by two long-time friends, singer/actress Cher and director Bob Weide: Strassman was born Apri 28, 1948 in New York City, and grew up in New Jersey. She came to Los Angeles when she was just 18, her sister said. She was initially a singer in the late 1960s with some modest local success, most notably with The Groovy World of Jack and Jill and The Flower Children. She also had a few TV roles, including three episodes of The Patty Duke Show. She left show business for a time before returning as an actress in a recurring role as a nurse in M.A.S.H. Marcia Strassman 2In 1975, Strassman had a breakout role in the TV hit Welcome Back Kotter, opposite comedian Gabe Kaplan playing his wife Julie. She worked steadily thereafter, most notably in roles on several TV shows, including Tremors, Third Watch, Providence, Noah Knows Best, The Rockford Files and as a voice-over artist on the children’s animated show Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. Her biggest film success came playing the wife and mother opposite Rick Moranis in Disney’s hit comedy Honey I Shrunk The Kids and its equally successful sequel, Honey I Blew Up The Kids. Strassman was active in fundraising for various progressive and social causes, including against breast cancer even before she was diagnosed, her sister said. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild national board, elected to a three-year term in 2010. Julie Strassman said her sister continued to sing, and had many other skills, most notably her wide group of friends throughout Hollywood. “She had more friends than anyone in the world,” Julie Strassman said. “She could do anything. She made clothes, made curtains, knitted sweaters for friends. She could dance.” Strassman died Oct. 25 in her Sherman Oaks, Calif., home, after a seven-year fight with breast cancer. She is survived by her daughter, New York costume designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Collector, whom Julie Strassman called her sister’s “great love.” She is also survived by brother Steven Strassman. Services are pending, but Julie Strassman asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her sister’s name to organizations fighting cancer.  1 Comment
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10-26-2014, 07:09 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Actress Marcia Strassman 1948-2014 Link Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman confirmed. Though Marcia Strassman acted in a wide range of TV shows and feature films, she was best known for her lead roles in the TV show Welcome Back Kotter and the comedy feature Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel, Honey I Blew Up the Kids. Strassman also served on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild. “She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met,” said Julie Strassman of her sister. “And talented. She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions.” News of Strassman’s death first emerged in online posts by two long-time friends, singer/actress Cher and director Bob Weide: Strassman was born Apri 28, 1948 in New York City, and grew up in New Jersey. She came to Los Angeles when she was just 18, her sister said. She was initially a singer in the late 1960s with some modest local success, most notably with The Groovy World of Jack and Jill and The Flower Children. She also had a few TV roles, including three episodes of The Patty Duke Show. She left show business for a time before returning as an actress in a recurring role as a nurse in M.A.S.H. Strassman worked steadily thereafter, most notably in roles on several TV shows, including Tremors, Third Watch, Providence, Noah Knows Best, The Rockford Files and as a voice-over artist on the children’s animated show Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. Her biggest film success came playing the wife and mother opposite Rick Moranis in Disney’s hit comedy Honey I Shrunk The Kids and its equally successful sequel, Honey I Blew Up The Kids. Strassman was active in fundraising for various progressive and social causes, including breast cancer research and treatment even before she was diagnosed, her sister said. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild national board, elected to a three-year term in 2010. Julie Strassman said her sister continued to sing, and had many other skills and a wide group of friends throughout Hollywood. “She had more friends than anyone in the world,” Julie Strassman said. “She could do anything. She made clothes, made curtains, knitted sweaters for friends. She could dance.” Strassman died Oct. 25 in her Sherman Oaks, Calif., home, after a seven-year fight with breast cancer. She is survived by her daughter, New York costume designer Elizabeth “Lizzie” Collector, whom Julie Strassman called her sister’s “great love.” She is also survived by brother Steven Strassman. Services are pending, but Julie Strassman asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her sister’s name to organizations fighting cancer.
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10-26-2014, 10:31 PM	#5
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	So sorry to hear about her. Several are gone from this show now. Horshack, Epstien, Mr Woodman and now Mrs Kotter. RIP.
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10-27-2014, 04:53 AM	#9
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10-26-2014, 07:08 PM	#2
Finnegan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2014 Location: Sudden Valley Posts: 101	Not Mrs. Kotter!!! She was still young. I absolutely loved her on Welcome Back Kotter. She was just perfect in that role, and I loved the way she would react to each of Gabe Kaplan's silly jokes at the beginning of each episode. May she rest in peace.

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10-26-2014, 11:43 PM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,424	WOW!!! This is really sad and very shocking!!! Way too young to pass, as was Robert and Ron! RIP Marcia. VERY sad and shocked about this!

10-27-2014, 11:24 AM	#10
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,355	So sorry to hear about this. I loved Marcia Strassman's work on "Welcome Back, Kotter" and the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" movies. May God comfort her family in this sad time.
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10-27-2014, 12:44 PM	#11
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10-27-2014, 02:07 PM	#12
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10-27-2014, 04:45 PM	#13
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	R.I.P Marcia.

10-27-2014, 05:05 PM	#14
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10-27-2014, 05:17 PM	#15
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