Buzzi died of Alzheimer’s disease May 1 at her home in Erath County, her husband announced on Facebook at the time.

The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a 'Sesame Street' stalwart.

Fans are paying tribute to Ruth Buzzi, the comedy legend who called North Texas home before her death on Thursday at age 88. Buzzi, whose humor America first glimpsed on the late 1960s TV show ...

Ruth Buzzi, the actor who became famous for playing a purse-wielding spinster on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,' has died at her ...

Late comedian Ruth Buzzi’s husband, Kent Perkins, had been her biggest support system throughout her health battle. The couple wed in 1978 and remained inseparable up until her death in May 2025.

Ruth Buzzi, the renowned comedian and actress known for her performance ... In 2022, it was revealed that she experienced multiple strokes, which her husband, Kent Perkins, reportedly said left her ...

Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby ... Shortly before her death, her husband Kent Perkins had posted a statement on Buzzi’s Facebook page, thanking her many fans and ...

The path is barely wide enough for an all-terrain vehicle. To Ruth Buzzi and her husband, Kent Perkins, it’s a special area. When the time comes, it’s where Buzzi, known for her roles on Rowan ...

“Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home ... on a hill in north central Texas surrounded by five cats, and my husband is sitting next to me. We were enjoying a nice chat, when one ...

Ruth Buzzi, a comedic actress with a high-beam smile ... The cause was complications from Alzheimer’s disease, said her husband, Kent Perkins. In 2022, her family announced that she had been ...