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Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ dies at 87

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 8, 2026 · 2 reportsLouise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87

LOS ANGELES — Louise Lasser, the star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” Norman Lear’s satirical soap opera, has died. She was 87.

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    Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ dies at 87

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    Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87

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  1. Forbes

    Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star, Dies At 87 (opens Forbes)

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    Louise Lasser, the star of the soap opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and ex-wife of Woody Allen, has died.

  2. MyStateline

    Louise Lasser, star of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' dies at 87 (opens MyStateline)

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    Actress Louise Lasser, best known for her Emmy-nominated role in the 1970s television satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, has died at the age of 87 of natural causes.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Louise Lasser, star of TV’s ‘Mary Hartman,’ is dead at 87 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The deadpan comedic actress began her screen career in movies written or directed by Woody Allen, whom she would marry and divorce.

  4. The Columbian

    Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ dies at 87 (opens The Columbian)

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    LOS ANGELES — Louise Lasser, the star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” Norman Lear’s satirical soap opera, has died. She was 87.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” and “Girls” actress Louise Lasser dies at 87, Lena Dunham pays tribute to ‘one of the best’ (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Dunham recalled having to work hard to track down the Emmy-nominated actress, who’d disappeared from public life before agreeing to appear on “Girls.”

  6. The Guardian

    Louise Lasser, star of cult sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and Woody Allen comedies, dies aged 87 (opens The Guardian)

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    The 1970s soap parody made a household name of Lasser, who was also known for her collaborations with ex-husband Allen and later films including Requiem for a Dream Louise Lasser, star of cult 70s sitcom Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and early films by Woody Allen (to whom she was married for four year…

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