Mary Louise Weller, 'Animal House' Star, Dies at 79
Mary Louise Weller, the actress best known for playing Mandy Pepperidge in the 1978 comedy 'Animal House,' has died at age 79. She passed away on October 1, 2026, one day before her 80th birthday, following a brief illness. Weller, born in New York and raised in California, had a short but notable career in film and television, including roles in 'The Bell Jar' and 'Forced Vengeance.' She is survived by her cousin, author Sheila Weller.