Comedian Rnt Buzzi, Best Known for Her Work on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in,, Has Died Aged 88.
She Died in Her Sleep at Her Home in Texas. Her Death Was Confirmed on Her Official Facebook Page By Her Family.
Five-Time Emy Nominee Buzzi, Who SuffERED a Stroke in 2022, Had Been in Hospice for Several Years. She also Suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease.
JUST YESTERDAY, Buzzi’s HusBand, Actor Kent Perkins, shared an Update on her Official Facebook Page.
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Born in Rhode Island in 1936, Buzzi’s Performance Career Began with Ballet Classes, Musical Revues, and Commercies.
In 1966, she was card in the original brocade of the Bob Fossse Musical Sweet Charity Staring Gwen Verdon, Whiche Wound Up Being Her Only Turn on the Main STEM.
The Next Year, Buzzi Rose to Fame on Laugh-in As Gladys Ormphby, Known for Swinging Her Handbag Around As a Weapon. Buzzi Received Two Emmy Nominations for the Character, and Won A Golden Globe for Her Work on the Show in 1973. She renked on the show for its entire Run Throw 1973, Appness in every Episode. Here is another Notable Characters on the show Inclouded Flicker Farkle and Doris Swzzler.
In Addition to Laugh-inBuzzi was also know for her tv rolls on the 1976 abc seriesThe Lost Saucer, Saved by the Bell, And as shopkeeper Rnthie on Sesame Street. On the Big Screen, Buzzi Turned Heads in FREAKY FRIIY (1976), The Villain (1979), and Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981). Her Voice Acting Credits Inclouded PUND PUPIES, Berenstain Bears, And The Smurfs, Among others.
Fans Have Been Quick to Share their Condolence on Social Media.
“You will be missed in a world that desperately needs laughter. Sending Love and Light to Friends and Family,” One Fan Wrote on Facebook.
“You brough joy to so many. Rest in People Rnt,” Another SAID.
Someone Else Wrote: “Rest in People, MS Buzzi. Thank You for the Laughter.”
