Lisa Kudrow has shared her memories of her 'Friends' TV mom, Teri Garr, after news of her passing at 79. Garr, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, played a significant role in the NBC sitcom. She was Phoebe Abbott, the estranged mother of Lisa Kudrow's characters, Phoebe and Ursula Buffay. Garr's first appearance was in the season 3 finale, "The One at the Beach, " where Phoebe discovers her biological mother.

Garr reprised her role in season 4, appearing in "The One with the Jellyfish" and "The One with Phoebe's Uterus. " Kudrow expressed her gratitude for working with Garr, calling her "a comedic acting genius" who had a huge influence on her and many others.

Teri Garr started her career with appearances in Elvis Presley movies like 'Viva Las Vegas' and 'Roustabout. ' She also starred in the 1964 film 'Pajama Party. ' Throughout the 1960s, she landed small movie roles and appeared on TV shows like 'Star Trek, ' 'That Girl, ' and 'Mayberry R. F. D. '

After her role on 'Friends, ' Garr continued acting in other TV shows such as 'ER, ' 'Felicity, ' and 'Mad TV. ' She also lent her voice to animated series like 'Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, ' 'Batman Beyond, ' and 'What’s New, Scooby-Doo? '

Lisa Kudrow Honors Her 'Friends' TV Mom, Teri Garr: A Comedy Legend

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