Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' Comedian, Dies at 88

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: Variety

Ruth Buzzi, the effervescent Emmy-nominated comedian and voice actor who starred on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Thursday at her Texas home, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88.

The zany comedian appeared in every episode of the popular variety show that ran for five seasons, playing characters such as the frumpy, hairnet-wearing Gladys Ormphby. On the show, she was known for using her purse as a weapon to whack Arte Johnson’s dirty old man character on the park bench.

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[Aristus]

1. My brother and sister and I adored Ruth Buzzi growing up.

She did wonderful work in kids’ shows as well as Laugh-In. She seemed safe and warm and loving. And, of course, funny.

[PJMcK]

2. She was one of my favorite Laugh In characters

RIP dear Ruth.

Watch out for little old men on tricycles.

[Wolf Frankula]

3. I thought A: she was good looking and B:

She was hilarious. I will miss her.

Wolf

[Fla Dem]

4. Loved Ruth Buzzi. Seems like yesterday. Time flies in the blink of an eye.

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Used to watch the show

and was always floored by her "Gladys" character with that hairnet!

She and Carol Burnett were priceless together.

We are losing that generation and a big R.I.P. to her and thank you for all the laughs!