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Mary Tyler Moore, most known for starring in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died Wednesday in a Connecticut hospital after suffering from a number of health problems. She was 80.
"Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine," her rep told TMZ in a statement. "A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile."
Moore's family members reportedly to the hospital to say their final goodbyes earlier today. She is survived by third husband Robert Levine.
Throughout her career, Moore won seven Emmy awards and was nominated 15 times. She also received a special Tony award for "Whose Life Is It Anyway?", was nominated for an Academy Award and won three Golden Globes. She received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
Moore starred in films like "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and Broadway shows including "Noises Off," "Sweet Sue" and "Holly Golightly." She released two memoirs titled "After All" in 1995 and "Growing Up Again: Life, Loves and Oh, Yeah, Diabetes" in 2009.
Moore also advocated for animal rights and those with Type 1 diabetes, which she was diagnosed with at age 33.
