Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr died Tuesday at the age of 79, US media outlets report.

Garr, known for her work in movies including Young Frankenstein, Mr Mom and Tootsie, died in Los Angeles after a 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis.

She first talked publicly about the chronic autoimmune disease in 2002.

Garr also appeared in television shows such as Star Trek and That Girl.