Valerie Harper was a celebrated American actress who rose to fame in the 1970s. She is best remembered for her iconic role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its successful spin-off, "Rhoda." Her portrayal of the wisecracking, self-deprecating character earned her four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Beyond her signature role, Harper had a long and varied career on stage and screen, and later became an inspiring advocate for cancer research.