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Marcia Karen Wallace November 1, — October 25, was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. Carruthers on Full House , and as the voice of elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated series The Simpsons , for which she won an Emmy in The character was retired after her death but sporadically appears through archive recording.

Wallace was known for her tall frame, red hair, and distinctive laugh. She had a career spanning five decades on TV, film, and stage. She was a frequent guest on The Merv Griffin Show , which led to her receiving a personal request to appear on The Bob Newhart Show in a role created especially for her. Diagnosed with breast cancer in , she became a cancer activist, and remained so throughout her life.

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While Wallace was in the local high school , a teacher encouraged her to consider a career in acting after she did well in a school play. Following her graduation from Creston High School , Wallace attended nearby Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa , which had offered her a full scholarship. She was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Delta Zeta sorority.

At Parsons, she majored in English and Theater, graduating in , and performing in several campus productions, including Brigadoon and The Music Man. In , Wallace appeared for a year off-Broadway with the group.