'Animal House' star Mary Louise Weller dies at 79
Best known as Mandy Pepperidge in 'Animal House', she died one day short of her 80th birthday.
Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in “Animal House,” has died. She was 79.
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