Bette Midler announced the tragic news Friday night.
page back in September to help continue paying his caregiving costs while he battled his undisclosed illness. The fundraising post stated that contributions helped"maintain Fredric's home care for the past six months by paying caregivers to be with him 8 hours a day, 7 days a week."
In the 1979 musical drama, Midler -- in her silver screen debut -- played Mary Rose Foster, a rock star who battled her own demons. She ultimately falls for Forrest's character, an Army sergeant who went AWOL, though their relationship also was met with a number of challenges., directed by Mark Rydell, would go on to be nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Supporting Actor . The film also earned Best Film Editing and Best Sound noms.
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