Ruth Buzzi was a comedic genius. Working alongside her on Laugh-In was the most fun I ever had working. I treasured her friendship and I am heartbroken to wake up to the news that she is gone. I love you, Ruthie. Godspeed, old friend. Sending condolences to her husband Kent and to all who loved her. Remembering happy times with Ruthie, as well as Goldie, Teresa and Joanne on Laugh-In. | Nancy Sinatra

Farewell to the brilliant Ruth Buzzi who, per her family, died yesterday at the age of 88 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.The multitalented Laugh-In alum made two memorable appearances on Lucy series — Here’s Lucy’s “My Fair Buzzi” and Life With Lucy’s “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter — not to mention turning up the heat with her hairnet and purse in Dean Martin’s Roast of Lucille Ball.Thanks for all the laughs!#ruthbuzzi #myfaitbuzzi #hereslucy #lifewithlucy #lucilleball #galegor

In 1967, Ruth Buzzi appeared in all eight episodes of The Steve Allen Comedy Hour, a variety series starring Steve Allen. Her character parts in the Allen sketches led her to be cast for NBC's new show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. She was the only featured player to appear in every episode of Laugh-In including the pilot. Among her recurring characters on Laugh-In were Flicker Farkle, youngest of the Farkle family; Busy-Buzzi, a Hedda Hopper–type Hollywood gossip columnist; Doris Swizzler, a coc