Animal House Star Mary Weller Dies Day Before 80th

Mary Louise Weller, widely recognized for her portrayal of Mandy Pepperidge in the iconic 1978 comedy Animal House, died on October 1st. Her passing came after a short illness, occurring only one day before her 80th birthday. Born in New York City on October 2, 1946, Weller's career spanned numerous film and television roles.

Before her breakout performance in Animal House, Weller appeared in smaller film parts and guest-starred on TV dramas like Kojak and Baretta. In Animal House, she played Mandy, the girlfriend of a rival fraternity president, who later had a memorable fling with Otter and was famously abducted by Bluto in the homecoming parade. Her character was humorously depicted as Senator and Mrs. Blutarsky in the film's epilogue.

Weller's post-Animal House career included guest appearances on popular series such as Starsky & Hutch, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and Fantasy Island. She also co-starred with Chuck Norris in the 1982 thriller Forced Vengeance and appeared in other films that year. Her final acting credit was in a 1983 episode of Quincy, M.E. Information regarding survivors or memorial services has not been released.