Ruth Buzzi Cause of Death: Comedy Legend, ‘Laugh-In’ Star Passes Away

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Sad news from the world of comedy today, as legendary entertainer Ruth Buzzi has passed away.
The Golden Globe winner, best known for her work on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, was 88 years old.
News of Buzzi’s death comes courtesy of her family, who broke the news on Facebook.
Ruth Buzzi speaks during the ‘The Best of Laugh-In’ panel at the PBS portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 8, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Family of Ruth Buzzi shares comedy legend’s cause of death
“Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas,” read the post.
“She was in hospice care for several years with Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial arrangements by Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, Texas to be announced.”
Buzzi’s agent confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s.
Sad news from the world of comedy today, as legendary entertainer Ruth Buzzi has passed away.
The Golden Globe winner, best known for her work on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, was 88 years old.
News of Buzzi’s death comes courtesy of her family, who broke the news on Facebook.
Ruth Buzzi speaks during the ‘The Best of Laugh-In’ panel at the PBS portion of the 2011 Winter TCA press tour held at the Langham Hotel on January 8, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Family of Ruth Buzzi shares comedy legend’s cause of death
“Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas,” read the post.
“She was in hospice care for several years with Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial arrangements by Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, Texas to be announced.”
Buzzi’s agent confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s.
- 5/2/2025
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
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