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Ruth Buzzi dies at 88

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 02, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2025

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Event Summary

Ruth Buzzi, the acclaimed comic actress known for her role as Gladys Ormphby on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In', has died at the age of 88. Her agent, Mike Eisenstadt, confirmed her passing on Thursday at her home in Texas, attributing it to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Ruth Buzzi had been in hospice care, and her husband, Kent Perkins, shared a message on her Facebook page thanking fans. Ruth Buzzi had a career spanning 45 years, making over 200 television appearances and earning a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations for her work on 'Laugh-In'. She was the only regular cast member to appear in all six seasons of the Comcast — NBC show. Her career also included roles on 'The Garry Moore Show', 'The Entertainers', 'Sweet Charity' on Broadway, and a six-year run as Ruthie on 'Sesame Street'. She retired from acting in 2021 and suffered strokes in 2022, with her husband confirming her dementia diagnosis in 2023.

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Ruth Buzzi
Ruth Buzzi, a renowned comic actress, died at age 88 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Her death marks the end of a significant career in entertainment.
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Kent Perkins
Kent Perkins is the husband of Ruth Buzzi and provided updates on her condition and expressed her sentiments to fans.
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Mike Eisenstadt
Mike Eisenstadt is Ruth Buzzi's agent and confirmed her death to the Associated Press and Reuters.
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George Schlatter
George Schlatter was the creator and producer of 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and was instrumental in hiring Ruth Buzzi.
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Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin was a co-star of Ruth Buzzi on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and remained friends with her.
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Jo Anne Worley
Jo Anne Worley was a co-star of Ruth Buzzi on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and remained friends with her.
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Comcast — NBC
Comcast — NBC was the network that aired 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In', where Ruth Buzzi gained significant fame.
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