Ruth Buzzi, who was so hilarious as the lonely spinster Gladys Ormphby, the lady who swung her handbag as a lethal weapon, on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, has died. She was 88. Buzzi died Thursday of ...

Ruth Buzzi at the TCA winter press tour in 2011 Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian who made television audiences belly-laugh as the purse-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking ...

Iconic comedic actress Ruth Buzzi, celebrated for her unforgettable role as Gladys Ormphby on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” ...

Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" and made over 200 television appearances during a 45-year ...

Ruth Buzzi, who grew up in Stonington and went on to fame as part of the popular TV series “Laugh-In,” died Thursday at the age of 88. Her family announced her passing on Facebook, saying she “died ...

Ruth Buzzi, the actress and comedian who made television audiences belly-laugh as the purse-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series Laugh-In, died in her sleep at ...

Ruth Buzzi, pictured in 2002 with "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" co-star Gary Owens, has died at her home in Texas. (Rene Macura / Associated Press) Ruth Buzzi, famous for her work as handbag-wielding ...

Ruth Buzzi, famous for her work as handbag-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," died Thursday, her family announced Friday. The Emmy-nominated actor was 88. "Ruth Buzzi ...