Barbara Harris, Actress in `Freaky Friday,' `Family Plot,' Dies at 83   
       
       11 hours ago by Christi Carras Variety - Film News   
       
   Barbara Harris, Actress in `Freaky Friday,' `Family Plot,' Dies at 83   
   Actress Barbara Harris, known for roles in films like the original "Freaky   
   Friday" and multiple stints on Broadway, died on Tuesday at age 83, the   
   Chicago Sun Times reported. The actress was in Scottsdale, Ariz. when she died   
   of lung cancer.   
       
   Harris launched her career when she co-founded the Second City comedy troupe   
   in Chicago, Ill., later participating in the now world-renowned group's first   
   ever show. But her Second City performances were just the beginning of Harris'   
   flourishing career on the stage.   
       
   In 1967, Harris scored a best actress Tony award for her chameleon   
   performances as Eve, Passionella, and Princess Barbara in "The Apple Tree."   
   She was also nominated for two other Tony awards, including a best featured   
   actress nod for her Broadway debut in "From the Second City" and another best   
   actress nod for her work as Daisy Gamble in 1965's "On a Clear Day You Can See   
   Forever."   
       
       
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