Actress and Comedy Legend Ruth Buzzi Dies at 88

Comedy legend Ruth Buzzi, iconic for playing handbag-wielding Gladys Ormphby on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, died at 88 on May 1, 2025, in Stephenville, Texas. She passed peacefully in her sleep after battling Alzheimer’s and strokes. Buzzi’s six-decade career included TV, film, and voice acting, earning her a Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. She is survived by her husband, Kent Perkins.