Louise Lasser: The Queen of Mary Hartman | Venice Beach News

Louise Lasser, the unforgettable star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died at 87 — a true comedic original whose fearless, chaotic charm defined a generation. She dropped out of college to chase acting, trained with Sanford Meisner, and even worked with Woody Allen before landing her breakout role as the flustered Mary Hartman — a part she initially rejected. With Norman Lear’s groundbreaking satire, Lasser became a household name, starring in nearly every episode of the show’s short but legendary run. Her raw, relatable energy reshaped TV comedy and left an indelible mark on the industry. She’ll be deeply missed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce6ab146bc4047ff