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Ruth Buzzi<\/strong>, the renowned comedian and actress known for her performance in Rowan & Martin\u2019s Laugh-In<\/em>, died<\/a> in May 2025 when she was 88. The news broke roughly a decade after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease \u2014 a progressive brain illness that affects an individual\u2019s memory and reasoning skills, which ultimately leads to a loss of autonomy. In addition to her Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, Buzzi had also suffered multiple strokes in 2022. But, as the legend she was, the award-winning performer always maintained her sense of humor.<\/p>\n Below, learn about Buzzi\u2019s life, career and health as we look back on her comedy career.<\/p>\n Buzzi is famous for her role as the\u00a0spinster Gladys Ormphby in Rowan & Martin\u2019s Laugh-In<\/em>. She would use her handbag as a lethal weapon, easily eliciting chuckles from fans. In a 2016 interview with Nick Thomas, Buzzi reflected on her iconic purse-throwing character.<\/p>\n \u201cSo many people ask me to hit them with my purse,\u201d Buzzi said at the time. \u201cIn fact, a few years ago we were at a Beverly Hills party and in walked Elton John<\/strong><\/a>. He immediately made his way over to me and said, \u2018For God\u2019s sakes, Ruth, please hit me with your purse. That\u2019s been on my bucket list for years!’\u201d<\/p>\n I married a Texas guy in Hollywood and here we are \u2014- 40 years later \u2014 retired on a ranch in The Lone Star State, where kids learn to write with pencils, not spray cans, and neighbors really care about one another. All I have to say is\u2026<\/p>\n Yippie-tie-yi-yo! pic.twitter.com\/V7DHOgmDkJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 RUTH BUZZI (@Ruth_A_Buzzi) November 26, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Buzzi died as a result of complications from Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, her rep, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Hollywood Reporter<\/em><\/a>, in May 2025.<\/p>\n The late Golden Globe Award winner suffered from a few health setbacks throughout her life. In 2012, Buzzi was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, which ultimately led to her death in 2025. In 2022, it was revealed that she experienced multiple strokes, which her husband, Kent Perkins<\/strong>, reportedly said left her \u201cbedridden and incapacitated\u201d at the time.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, Buzzi always maintained her signature wit. After news broke of her strokes in 2022, the late Rhode Island native kept her sense of humor by taking to X (formerly known as Twitter).<\/p>\n \u201cSome people have strokes of luck; I had the other kind,\u201d Buzzi wrote at the time, adding a \u201cthank you\u201d for \u201call your love, messages, cards, letters and Sweet Tweets!\u201d She then cheekily concluded,\u00a0\u201cAnd although my final arrangements include cremation, I\u2019m not quite ready to make an ash out of myself. xoxoxo.\u201d<\/p>\n Nearly three years later, Buzzi continued to crack jokes, even weeks before her death. In April 2025, she tweeted<\/a>, \u201cYou know you\u2019re old when your walker comes with curb feelers and an airbag.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWho Is Ruth Buzzi?<\/h2>\n
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