Remembering Louise Lasser
July 7th, 2026
We are sad to learn that actress Louise Lasser has passed away at the age of 87. A unique comic voice, Lasser is best remembered for playing the title role on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, the one-of-a-kind soap opera parody produced by Norman Lear.
Below are some selections from her 2017 interview:
On whom she based "Mary Hartman":
On her favorite episodes of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman:
On writing her movie Just Me and You:
Watch Louise Lasser’s full interview and read her obituary in The Hollywood Reporter.
