Mary Louise Weller of ‘Animal House’ Dead at 79
Michael Roy Curtis said Weller died after a brief illness; the actress was known for roles in Animal House, The Bell Jar and Forced Vengeance.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, actress Mary Louise Weller died following a brief illness, her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced.
- Born in New York in 1946, Weller began her career as a top model before transitioning to film, appearing uncredited in Sidney Lumet's 1973 film Serpico.
- Her breakout role came in the 1978 comedy Animal House, where Weller played Mandy Pepperidge, the girlfriend of fraternity leader Gregory Marmalard opposite John Belushi.
- Beyond her signature role, Weller appeared in films including The Bell Jar and Forced Vengeance, alongside guest television roles on Baretta, Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, and CHiPs.
- Survivors include her cousin Sheila Weller, an author; additionally, Weller wrote the play Four Alone, performed at the Greenhouse Theater, and trained with the U.S. Equestrian team.
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National Lampoon’s Animal House star Mary Louise Weller dead at 79
National Lampoon's Animal House star Mary Louise Weller has died at the age of 79. The actress, who played Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy-drama film, passed away after a short illness on Thursday (01.10.26) - a day before her 80th birthday, her longtime partner Michael Roy Curtis announced, pe...
Mary Louise Weller, Beloved "Animal House" Star Who Played Mandy Pepperidge, Dies At 79 - The American Tribune.com
Mary Louise Weller, who played Mandy Pepperidge opposite John Belushi in the classic comedy “Animal House,” has died at 79. Her longtime partner, Michael Roy Curtis, confirmed that she died on Thursday, October 1st. The actress died after an illness, one day before her 80th birthday. Her career included appearances in television favorites and a [...]
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Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in “Animal House,” has died. She was 79.
‘Animal House’ Actress Mary Louise Weller, Who Played Mandy Pepperidge, Dies at 79 After Long Illness
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Mary Louise Weller, best known for playing sorority sister Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy classic ‘Animal House’, has died at the age of 79 following a long illness, Variety reported. Entertainment News | ‘Animal House’ Actress Mary Louise Weller, Who Played Mandy Pepperidge, Dies at 79 After Long Illness.
Actress Mary Louise Weller has died at the age of eighty. The sex bomb of the 1970s was best known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in the film Menagerie, but she also appeared in a number of well-known TV series and horror films during her relatively short career.
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