Louise Lasser, Iconic Star of 'Mary Hartman,' Passes Away at 87

WHO:

USA Today - Lasser's best friend Susan Charlotte confirmed her death.

USA Today - Lasser was married to Woody Allen from 1966 to 1970.

Variety - Louise Lasser, star of "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"

Deadline - Louise Lasser, reported by her friend Susan Charlotte

WHAT:

USA Today - Lasser's career took off in 1962 with her Broadway debut in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale."

USA Today - Lasser was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1976 for "special classification of outstanding program and individual achievement."

USA Today - Lasser's final TV credit was in a 2018 movie called "Did You Know My Husband?"

Variety - Louise Lasser has died at the age of 87.

Deadline - Lasser's trademark look included pig-tailed braids, bangs, and baby-doll dresses.

WHERE:

Variety - Lasser died at her home in Manhattan.

Deadline - Lasser's death was reported to The New York Times.

WHEN:

Variety - Lasser died on a Monday.

Deadline - Lasser was 87 years old at the time of her death.

WHY:

Variety - Lasser died of natural causes.

HOW:

USA Today - Charlotte wrote the teleplay for "Did You Know My Husband?" and noted that Lasser "loved working together" with her.

Variety - Lasser's demeanor was described as reserved and soft-spoken, contrasting with her character in "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman."

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 05:54 UTC)

Actress and Broadway star Barbara Lasser has passed away, as confirmed by her best friend Susan Charlotte. Lasser's career began in 1962 with her debut in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and she received an Emmy nomination in 1976 for her work in television. Her final credit was in the 2018 movie "Did You Know My Husband?", which was written by Charlotte, who shared that Lasser "loved working together" with her.

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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 17:46 UTC)

Louise Lasser, best known for her role in "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died at the age of 87 at her home in Manhattan, as reported by her friend Susan Charlotte. Lasser, who was recognized for her trademark pig-tailed braids, bangs, and baby-doll dresses, passed away from natural causes. Her demeanor was often described as reserved and soft-spoken, a striking contrast to the character she portrayed on television.