Honey, I Shrunk The Kids actress Marcia Strassman dies aged 66

Marcia Strassman- who played the mother in Honey I Shrunk The Kids- passed away at her home over the weekend.

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The actress had been suffering from breast cancer before passing away at her home in Shermon Oaks, California.

Julia Strassman, Marcia’s sister, confirmed the sad news on Sunday.

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Honey, I Shrunk The Kids director Bob Weide was one of the first to honour the late actress following her tragic death.

He took to Twitter, writing: "So sad that a sweet friend, kind person & wonderful actress Marcia Strassman lost her brave battle with cancer today."

Singer Cher also payed her respects through a message on the social networking site.

Marcia was battling breast cancer
Marcia was battling breast cancer

The first Honey, I Shrunk The Kids film came out in 1989, making over $222 million at the box office.

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The film was followed by a sequel- Honey, I Blew Up The Kid- which saw Marcia’s onscreen inventor husband accidentally grows the couple’s young son into a giant.

Marcia also reprised her role from the hit movies for Disney’s interactive ride ‘Honey, I Shrunk The Audience’.

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