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Brooklyn Born Actress And Comedian Anne Meara Dies At 85

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A true New York voice is gone.

Actress and comedian Anne Meara died on Saturday at the age of 85.

Meara rose to fame with her husband Jerry Stiller, but also enjoyed great success on her own.

CBS2's Dana Tyler reports on the woman who was born in New York and remained in New York despite the lure of Hollywood.

Click the video player for more on the life of Anne Meara.

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