Ruth Buzzi, a trailblazing comedienne best known for her performance as Gladys Ormphby on the NBC sketch comedy program Ryan & Martin's Laugh-In, passed away at the age of 88.

Ruth Buzzi, seen here at an event in 2011, has died at the age of 88. The comic actor rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan ...

Comedic actor Ruth Buzzi, whose TV credits include ‘Laugh-in,’ ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Saved by the Bell,’ died peacefully on her Texas ranch at 88.

Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' comedian with signature black purse, dies at 88 Buzzi won a Golden Globe and was a two-time Emmy nominee for the NBC comedy seris that ran from 1968 to 1973. She was the ...

Ruth Buzzi, a variety-show veteran most famous for her role on "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In", has died. She was 88. Buzzi, a native of Westerly, died May 1 at her Texas home, her agent Michael ...

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi died Thursday at age 88. Photo courtesy of Pixnio May 2 (UPI) -- Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian who played Gladys on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, died Thursday.