Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi
Buzzi in 1996
Born
Ruth Ann Buzzi

(1936-07-24)July 24, 1936
DiedMay 1, 2025(2025-05-01) (aged 88)
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active1956–2021
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.