Marcia Strassman Dead: Starred In ‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’

[joeybee12]

Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66 after a long battle with breast cancer, her sister Julie Strassman confirmed. Though Marcia Strassman acted in a wide range of TV shows and feature films, she was best known for her lead roles in the TV show Welcome Back Kotter and the comedy feature Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its sequel, Honey I Blew Up the Kids. Strassman also served on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild.

“She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met,” said Julie Strassman of her sister. “And talented. She knew everything. Now I won’t be able to call her and ask her questions.”

News of Strassman’s death first emerged in online posts by two long-time friends, singer/actress Cher and director Bob Weide:

https://tv.yahoo.com/news/marcia-strassman-dead-starred-welcome-220306315.html

Sad news...RIP

[notadmblnd]

1. Wasn't she Bailey on WKRP in Cincinnati too?

nope, I guess not.

[JeffHead]

2. Nope, that would be Jan Smithers. nt

[notadmblnd]

4. I just looked it up. Thanks though.

[dsc]

3. no that was Jan Smithers

[Journeyman]

5. Jan Smithers played Bailey Quarters. . .

[pinboy3niner]

8. Here's a pic of Marcia Strassman

You can google to find others.

[shenmue]

6. Rest in peace.

[love my way]

7. RIP...Part of my childhood.

I always liked her on "Kotter."

When they say a "battle" with cancer, it's the chemo. The "cure" is the cause. Alkalinize the system! And during Breast Cancer Month.

[uppityperson]

9. Hi, and what was that about HOA and turkeys?

[alarimer]

11. Good grief.

Ignorant much?

I prefer science to woo-woo bullshit.

[Brigid]

10. And I just saw some old "Kotter" episides just a few nights ago.

RIP, Marcia Statesman.

[colsohlibgal]

12. Sad To Hear This News

I remember she had a music single that just missed hitting the Billboard Hot 100 in I think the late 60s, I was surprised seeing her name among the bubbling under (101-125) songs a month or two.

RIP Marcia

[Auggie]

13. She was in several early MASH episodes too

And did I ever have a crush on her!

[eggplant]

14. Beat me to it.

She did six episodes in the first season.