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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Mary_Tyler_Moore_(1967).jpg|thumb|Mary Tyler Moore (1967)]] '''Mary Tyler Moore''' (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles in the television sitcoms ''[[The Dick Van Dyke Show]]'' (1961–1966) and ''[[The Mary Tyler Moore Show]]'' (1970–1977). Her career spanned over six decades, and she became a cultural icon for her portrayal of independent, professional women.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Mary Tyler Moore was born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], to George Tyler Moore and Marjorie Hackett. She was the eldest of three children. Her family moved to [[Los Angeles]] when she was eight years old. Moore attended [[Immaculate Heart High School]] in Los Angeles.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Early Career ===<br />
Moore's first television role was as a dancing elf named "Happy Hotpoint" in 1955, in commercials for Hotpoint appliances. She then appeared in several television series, including ''[[Richard Diamond, Private Detective]]'', where only her legs and voice were shown.<br />
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=== The Dick Van Dyke Show ===<br />
Moore's breakthrough role came in 1961 when she was cast as [[Laura Petrie]] on ''[[The Dick Van Dyke Show]]''. Her performance earned her two [[Primetime Emmy Awards]].<br />
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=== The Mary Tyler Moore Show ===<br />
In 1970, Moore starred in ''[[The Mary Tyler Moore Show]]'', playing [[Mary Richards]], a single woman working as a television news producer. The show was groundbreaking for its portrayal of an independent, career-focused woman and won numerous awards, including 29 [[Primetime Emmy Awards]].<br />
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=== Later Career ===<br />
After ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' ended, Moore continued to work in television and film. She received an [[Academy Award]] nomination for her role in the 1980 film ''[[Ordinary People]]''. She also appeared in television movies and series, including ''[[Stolen Babies]]'' and ''[[That '70s Show]]''.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Moore was married three times and had one son, Richard Meeker Jr., who tragically died in 1980. She was diagnosed with [[type 1 diabetes]] in 1969 and became an advocate for diabetes research. Moore was also involved in animal rights activism.<br />
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== Death ==<br />
Mary Tyler Moore passed away on January 25, 2017, in [[Greenwich, Connecticut]], due to cardiopulmonary arrest complicated by pneumonia.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Moore's work in television and film has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. She is remembered for her pioneering roles and her contributions to social causes.<br />
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== Awards and Honors ==<br />
* [[Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
* [[Golden Globe Awards]]<br />
* [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<br />
* [[Academy Award]] nomination<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[The Dick Van Dyke Show]]<br />
* [[The Mary Tyler Moore Show]]<br />
* [[Ordinary People]]<br />
* [[Type 1 diabetes]]<br />
* [[Animal rights]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Mary Tyler Moore}}<br />
{{Wikiquote|Mary Tyler Moore}}<br />
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