Louise Lasser, a veteran actress and ex-wife of Woody Allen, has passed away at the age of 87 due to natural causes. Lasser was best known for her starring role in the satirical TV series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. She also appeared in several of Allen's early films, including Take the Money and Run, Bananas, and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex. Her death occurred on Monday at her home on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Lasser's career in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, with her breakthrough role coming in the 1970s with Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. The show was a groundbreaking comedy that poked fun at soap operas while tackling taboo subjects such as adultery, cults, and serial killers. The series ran five nights a week in syndication and cemented Lasser's status as a talented comedic actress.
Throughout her career, Lasser appeared in a range of films and television shows, including the sitcom Taxi and a recurring role as artist Beadie on HBO's Girls. Born in New York in 1939, Lasser began her career on stage before transitioning to television and film in the 1960s. Her early work included voicing the character Suki Yaki in What's Up, Tiger Lily?, a film that showcased her versatility as a performer.
Lasser is survived by her partner, Michael Citriniti. Her legacy as a talented actress and comedian will be remembered through her extensive body of work, particularly her iconic role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Lasser's passing marks the end of an era in the entertainment industry, and she will be deeply missed by her fans and colleagues alike.
