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Legendary writer, director and star Garry Marshall dies at 81

Writer, director and actor Garry Marshall, whose TV and movie hits included 'Happy Days,' 'Laverne & Shirley,' 'Pretty Woman' and 'Runaway Bride,' has died at age 81 on July 19, 2016.
Writer, director and actor Garry Marshall, whose TV and movie hits included 'Happy Days,' 'Laverne & Shirley,' 'Pretty Woman' and 'Runaway Bride,' has died at age 81 on July 19, 2016.
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Garry Marshall, right, and his wife Barbara arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Mother's Day' on April 13, 2016.
Garry Marshall, right, and his wife Barbara arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Mother's Day' on April 13, 2016.
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Jennifer Aniston (from left), Garry Marshall and his wife Barbara Marshall on the set of 'Mother's Day.'
Jennifer Aniston (from left), Garry Marshall and his wife Barbara Marshall on the set of 'Mother's Day.'
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Garry Marshall accepts the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for television writing achievement at the Writers Guild Awards on Feb. 1, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Garry Marshall accepts the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for television writing achievement at the Writers Guild Awards on Feb. 1, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Garry Marshall discusses a scene with Katherine Heigl while filming 'New Year's Eve.'
Garry Marshall discusses a scene with Katherine Heigl while filming 'New Year's Eve.'
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Garry Marshall, center, accepts the legend award at the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 8, 2008.
Garry Marshall, center, accepts the legend award at the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 8, 2008.
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Abby Mallard, actor Zach Braff, Garry Marshall and Chicken Little pose at the premiere of Disney's 'Chicken Little' at the El Capitan Theater on Oct. 30, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Abby Mallard, actor Zach Braff, Garry Marshall and Chicken Little pose at the premiere of Disney's 'Chicken Little' at the El Capitan Theater on Oct. 30, 2005, in Los Angeles.
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'Happy Days' was one of the many hit TV sitcoms Garry Marshall created in the 1970s.
'Happy Days' was one of the many hit TV sitcoms Garry Marshall created in the 1970s.
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Garry Marshall created the sitcom 'Mork & Mindy,' which introduced the world to Robin Williams.
Garry Marshall created the sitcom 'Mork & Mindy,' which introduced the world to Robin Williams.
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Garry Marshall's sister Penny Marshall (right) and Cindy Williams starred in the '70s sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley.'
Garry Marshall's sister Penny Marshall (right) and Cindy Williams starred in the '70s sitcom 'Laverne & Shirley.'
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Henry Winkler (from left), Penny Marshall, Ed Begley, Cindy Williams and Garry Marshall pose after Penny and Cindy received their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 12, 2004.
Henry Winkler (from left), Penny Marshall, Ed Begley, Cindy Williams and Garry Marshall pose after Penny and Cindy received their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 12, 2004.
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Garry Marshall directed 1990's 'Pretty Woman.' The film propelled Julia Roberts to stardom when she was cast with Richard Gere.
Garry Marshall directed 1990's 'Pretty Woman.' The film propelled Julia Roberts to stardom when she was cast with Richard Gere.
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In 2001, Gary Marshall directed 'The Princess Diaries,' which made Anne Hathaway a household name (shown here in a scene with Julie Andrews).
In 2001, Gary Marshall directed 'The Princess Diaries,' which made Anne Hathaway a household name (shown here in a scene with Julie Andrews).
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Producers of TV's 'Happy Days,' from left, Ed Milkis, Tom Miller and Garry Marshall, are shown in Los Angeles on April 7, 1978.
Producers of TV's 'Happy Days,' from left, Ed Milkis, Tom Miller and Garry Marshall, are shown in Los Angeles on April 7, 1978.
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Director Garry Marshall sat for a USA TODAY portrait in 1995.
Director Garry Marshall sat for a USA TODAY portrait in 1995.
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