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Actress Marcia Strassman dies

The 66-year-old star of Welcome Back Kotter and Honey I Blew Up The Kid died following a seven year battle with breast cancer.
Marcia Strassman

The 66-year-old was well-known for her roles in Welcome Back Kotter and as Diane Szalinski in the movies, Honey I Shrunk The Kids and Honey I Blew Up The Kid.

Her sister, Julie, told the AP: “They gave her two and a half years to live but she lasted much longer. She was very courageous.”

Marcia is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth.

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