Actress Marcia Strassman has died at the age of 66, after a seven-year battle with breast cancer, Deadline reports. Strassman best known for her roles as Julie Kotter on "Welcome Back, Kotter" died in her Sherman Oaks, Calif. home on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The news first broke on Twitter when Strassman's friend, director Bob Weide, wrote: "So sad that a sweet friend, kind person & wonderful actress Marcia Strassman lost her brave battle with cancer today."
Moments later singer Cher tweeted, "Wanted U2 No,a Funny,Talented Friend Died.Not 4U 2Feel sorry 4me, but she died alone, &Energy from U is powerful &Sends (love) 'Marsha (sic) Strassman."
Strassman's sister, Julie Strassman, confirmed the news to Deadline.
"She was the funniest, smartest person I ever met," Julie said. "And talented. She knew everything. Now I won't be able to call her and ask her questions."
"She had more friends than anyone in the world," Julie continued. "She could do anything. She made clothes, made curtains, knitted sweaters for friends. She could dance."
The Hollywood actress also starred in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and Nurse Cutler on "M.A.S.H." According to Deadline, she is survived by her daughter, New York costume designer Elizabeth "Lizzie" Collector, and her brother Steven Strassman.
