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Louise Lasser, 70s sitcom star and Woody Allen’s ex-wife, dies 87
The actress died of natural causes at her home.
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DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star, Dies at 87
Louise Lasser, the Emmy-nominated star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. She was 87. Lasser’s death on Monday at her home in Manhattan was confirmed to The New York Times by friend Susan Charlotte. The actress was known for her roles in sitcoms such as “Girls,” “Taxi,” “St. Elsewhere” and “It’s a Living.” However, []
ArcaMax
· Jul 7, 2026
Woody Allen's ex-wife and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman star Louise Lasser dies
Louise Lasser - most famous for starring in soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman - passed away at her home in Manhattan on Monday (06Jul26) from natural causes, her friend Susan Charlotte told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Russian airstrike in downtown Sumy kills 4, including child, injures at least 27
Four people have died, including a 5-year-old girl and her mother, authorities in Sumy reported. Another 27 people were injured, with many in serious condition.
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 9, 2026
Gardaí believe Killarney murder suspect has fled the country
American woman Jamey Carney (43) was found dead with severe head injuries in her home in Killarney.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' star Louise Lasser dies at 87
Louise Lasser, best known for her roles in sitcoms like "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died at 87 of natural causes. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
ABC7 New York
· Jun 21, 2026
Mother found stabbed to death in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn home
A 36‑year‑old woman was found dead with her throat slit inside her Bay Ridge home Saturday morning, leaving a tight‑knit neighborhood shaken.
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Related coverage for "Louise Lasser, 70s sitcom star and Woody Allen’s ex-wife, dies 87": DNyuz — Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star, Dies at 87. ArcaMax — Woody Allen's ex-wife and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman star Louise Lasser dies. The Kyiv Independent — Russian airstrike in downtown Sumy kills 4, including child, injures at least 27. TheJournal.ie — Gardaí believe Killarney murder suspect has fled the country. USA TODAY — 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' star Louise Lasser dies at 87. ABC7 New York — Mother found stabbed to death in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn home