Honey I Shrunk the Kids star Marcia Strassman dies of cancer aged 66

 
Film star: star of Honey I Shrunk the Kids Marcia Strassman has died aged 66 (Picture: AP)
Alexandra Rucki27 October 2014

Star of Disney hit Honey I Shrunk the Kids Marcia Strassman has died following a long battle with breast cancer.

The actress died at her home in Sherman Oaks, California, aged 66, her sister Julie Strassman said.

She told Fox News: “They gave her two and a half years to live but she lasted much longer. She was very courageous.”

Strassman had numerous roles on TV and in films during her career. She played nurse Margie Cutler on the first season of “M*A*S*H” before her break-out role as Gabe Kaplan’s wife Julie in 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.

Her biggest film success was in Honey I Shrunk The Kids and its sequel Honey I Blew Up The Kid.

Film star: Marcia Strassman in Honey I Shrunk the Kids

Tributes have been paid to the actress whose career span 50 years.

Curb Your Enthusiasm director and producer Bob Weide wrote on Twitter: “So sad that a sweet friend, kind person and wonderful actress Marcia Strassman lost her brave battle with cancer today.”

Singer Cher also tweeted: “Wanted U2, a Funny, Talented Friend Died. Not 4U 2feel sorry 4me, but she died alone & energy from U is powerful [sic].”

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