Actress Marcia Strassman passes away

Actress Marcia Strassman, known for her roles in “Welcome Back, Kotter” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, died here. She was 66. Strassman, who was battling breast cancer, died at her home here Friday, confirmed her sister Julie Strassman and friend, director Bob Weide, reports hollywoodreporter.com "She was my idol. She was the funniest, smartest person I knew, and she always made me laugh. She was incredibly talented in everything - not just acting and dancing and singing, but she could also sew and knit - and she was gorgeous. She was an amazing woman and loved by her family and loyal friends of 40 and 50 years," Julie said. Strassman had appeared on various TV Series including “The Love Boat”, “The Rockford Files”, “Tremors”, “Third Watch” and “Magnum, P.I. ” (Source: IANS)