Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi
Ruth Buzzi
	Buzzi in 1996
Born	Ruth Ann Buzzi; July 24, 1936; Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	May 1, 2025 (aged 88); Stephenville, Texas, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress; comedian;
Years active	1956–2021
Spouses	; Basil Peter Keko (m. 1965; div. 1975) ; Kent Perkins; (m. 1978)

Ruth Ann Buzzi (/ˈbʌzi/ BUZ-ee; July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025) was an American actress and comedian. She appeared on stage, in films, and on television. She was best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received five Emmy nominations.

^ Murphy, Brian (May 2, 2025). "Ruth Buzzi, famed as dowdy purse slinger on 'Laugh-In,' dies at 88". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 2, 2025.

[1] Murphy, Brian (May 2, 2025). "Ruth Buzzi, famed as dowdy purse slinger on 'Laugh-In,' dies at 88". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 2, 2025.

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Ruth Buzzi
Buzzi in 1996
Born	Ruth Ann Buzzi (1936-07-24)July 24, 1936 Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	May 1, 2025(2025-05-01) (aged 88) Stephenville, Texas, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress comedian
Years active	1956–2021
Spouses	Basil Peter Keko^[1] (m. 1965; div. 1975) Kent Perkins (m. 1978)