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Comedy Legend Ruth Buzzi Passes Away at 88

5/3/2025

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Ruth Buzzi, the cherished comedian who brought joy as Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," passed away on May 1 at the age of 88 in Texas. After battling Alzheimer's disease in hospice care, her vibrant spirit and Golden Globe-winning talent will forever resonate in the hearts of comedy fans everywhere.

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Ruth Buzzi, the cherished comedian who brought joy as Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," passed away on May 1 at the age of 88 in Texas. After battling Alzheimer's disease in hospice care, her vibrant spirit and Golden Globe-winning talent will forever resonate in the hearts of comedy fans everywhere.