Mary Louise Weller, 'Animal House' actress, dies at 79 in the United States

Mary Louise Weller, the American actress best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy 'Animal House,' died on October 1, 2026, after a long illness. She was 79 years old, one day before her 80th birthday. Her longtime partner, Michael Roy Curtis, confirmed her death. Weller also appeared in films like 'The Bell Jar' and TV shows such as 'Starsky & Hutch' and 'CHiPs.' She was an accomplished equestrian and wrote a play. She is survived by her cousin, author Sheila Weller.