Wendie Jo Sperber of ‘Bosom Buddies’ dies

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10271206/

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LOS ANGELES - Actress Wendie Jo Sperber, who starred opposite Tom Hanks on TV’s “Bosom Buddies” and who in his words became “a walking inspiration” after she contracted cancer, has died. She was 46.

Sperber died at home Tuesday after an eight-year battle with breast cancer, publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said Wednesday. A Los Angeles native, Sperber appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including all three “Back to the Future” films. Sperber also had roles in Steven Spielberg’s “1941,” Robert Zemeckis’ “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” and Neal Israel’s “Moving Violations” and “Bachelor Party.” Her television credits include “Murphy Brown,” “Private Benjamin,” “Will & Grace” and “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.”

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, the actress became an advocate for cancer care. In 2001, she founded the weSPARK Cancer Support Center, which provides free emotional support, information and social activities for individuals and families affected by cancer.

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I loved her as the Beatlemaniac in "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." Rest in peace, Wendie Jo.

[DainBramaged]

1. She made me laugh, her voice cracked me up

You could never tell her accent, but she was the perfect "buddy" in so many movies.

She will be missed.:cry:

[flamingyouth]

2. Sad.

I really liked her. :(

[Wapsie B]

3. I really liked her whenever I saw her on the screen.

I had no idea she was in her 40's. What a loss.

[Cathyclysmic]

4. Awww.

She was funny. :(