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 ...

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 ...

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 ...