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Mary Tyler Moore Dies At Age 80

Moore was best known for her work in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

Mary Tyler Moore Dies At Age 80
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Mary Tyler Moore has died. She was 80 years old. 

TMZ reported the actress was in "grave condition" at a hospital in Connecticut on Wednesday. 

Moore's acting career spanned more than six decades. She became a household name for her role as Laura Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show." 

She later produced and starred in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." It was celebrated for portraying a single successful woman. Moore won six Emmy awards and two Golden Globes for her work on both television shows. 

Her production company also produced hit shows like "Hill Street Blues," "Cheers," and "The Bob Newhart Show."

She also won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the 1980 film "Ordinary People." 

Moore was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in her 30s. And she had surgery to remove a benign brain tumor in 2011. 

Moore leaves behind her husband