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Ruth Buzzi, who played a purse-wielding spinster on ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 88
Ruth Buzzi, the actor who became famous for playing a purse-wielding spinster on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,' has died at her ...
Ruth Buzzi, the Lady With the Handbag on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 88
The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a 'Sesame Street' stalwart.
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Ruth Buzzi, Purse-Wielding Gladys of ‘Laugh-In,’ Is Dead at 88
Ruth Buzzi as her best-known character, Gladys Ormphby, on “Laugh-In” with Sam Shepard, left (the playwright was moonlighting as a drummer), and Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders ...
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Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series "Laugh-In," dies at age 88
Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" and made over 200 television appearances during a 45 ...
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Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' comedian with signature black purse, dies at 88
Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for everyone. Donation Options Search Search Search Ruth Buzzi arrives for an event at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in 2006 in ...
‘Functioned out of her passion’: Funeral for comedian Ruth Buzzi held in Erath County
Buzzi died of Alzheimer’s disease May 1 at her home in Erath County, her husband announced on Facebook at the time.
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Ruth Buzzi dies at 88; actor co-starred in groundbreaking sketch comedy ‘Laugh-In’
LOS ANGELES — Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television ...
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Stars Pay Tribute To Iconic Comedian Ruth Buzzi Following Her Death From Alzheimer's Disease
The hilarious Ruth Buzzi died May 1 at her Texas home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Ruth was a groundbreaking comedian who made millions laugh with her portrayal of Gladys Ormphby ...
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From the Farm: Funny Ruth Buzzi’s passing at age 88 leaves memories of mirth
Ruth Buzzi’s career is a comical testament that she possessed a versatile talent that kept her busy working for 70 years. I got to know Ruth through mutual friends Jim Nabors and Phyllis Diller ...
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Ruth Buzzi’s Health: All About the Late Comedian’s Alzheimer’s Disease & More
Ruth Buzzi, the renowned comedian and actress known for her performance in Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, died in May 2025 when she was 88. The news broke roughly a decade after she was diagnosed wi ...
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Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series 'Laugh-In,' dies at 88
LOS ANGELES — Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television ...
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Ruth Buzzi Dies: ‘Laugh-In’ Comedian Was 88
Everett Collection Ruth Buzzi, who shot to nationwide fame as one of the stars of the 1960s TV comedy variety series Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in, died May 1 from complications from Alzheimer’s ...