Wishing a happy 77th birthday to Valerie Harper!

There was a time when we thought Valerie Harper might not make it to her 74th birthday.

But the beloved star has has defied the odds and responded to breakthrough treatments for her inoperable cancer that is in the lining of her brain. She gas been an inspiration throughout – so positive and amazing.

She competed on Dancing With the Stars a few years ago and continues to act on stage and on television. We love her forever for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda but mostly we love her for being her indomitable self.

Below are some clips celebrating the career of the four-time Emmy winner and Tony Award nominee’s career.