Actress and comedian Mary Tyler Moore dies at age 80

The star spent her last years of life with severe health complications

The world of entertainment is in mourning. One of the most iconic figures in the United States, actress and comedian Mary Tyler Moore died this Wednesday, January 25 at the age of 80. Moore had been hospitalized for days at a clinic in Connecticut and had been on an artificial respirator for more than a week. According to a source close to her, Mary was hospitalized for pneumonia and some complications from diabetes, which was diagnosed at age 33.

Mary Tyler Moore had a successful television show in the seventies. Photo: Getty Images

Her representative, Mara Buxbaum, confirmed to the People magazine portal Moore's death. "Today, a beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at age 80, surrounded by her friends and her beloved husband, for over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine. An innovative, productive and passionate actress from the Juvenile Research Foundation for Diabetes, Mary will be remembered as a visionary without fear, who went around the world with her smile. "

Mary was disconnected from the respirator Tuesday night, and it was only recently that she learned of her death. In his last years of life, she faced severe health problems. The actress - who had type 1 diabetes and had brain surgery in 2011 - became famous after starring in The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1961 to 1966. After that, she conquered the small screen with her show The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which Was aired from 1970 to 1977, dismissing those who thought their show was doomed to failure.

Throughout his career, she received seven Emmy Awards. Photo: Getty Images

In 1980 she received her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress after performing Ordinary People. Throughout its trajectory, it gained seven times in the Emmels prizes and in addition its facet like actress and comedian, also was model. His first work in that category was for a Happy Hotpoint commercial in 1956, where he appeared dancing like a little elf.

Mary, who was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, starred in 10 films and wrote two books from her memoirs. She was married three times; One of her most celebrated couples was executive Grant Tinker, whom she married in 1962. Her only son, Richard, from her first marriage to Richard Meeker, was killed by an accidental firing of a firearm in 1980.