After separating from Birnbaum, Garr was in a seven-year relationship with David Kipper, a physician, to whom she was introduced by Carrie Fisher. In 1993, Garr married building contractor John O’Neil, and that same year, in November, they were present when their adopted daughter Molly O’Neil was born.

Does Terri Garr have MS?

More than 20 years ago, Garr experienced the first signs of what would eventually be diagnosed as multiple sclerosis (MS). She now has pronounced weakness on her right side, including a limp that— among other things—makes climbing stairs and getting up on stages challenging.

What can cause multiple sclerosis?

The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS , this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

How long has Terri Garr have MS?

Terri Garr is an American actress and dancer best known for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Young Frankenstein, and more. Garr was diagnosed with MS in 1999 after having symptoms of the condition for over 15 years.