Generally known as “The Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion” to her followers, comic Judy Tenuta died Thursday at age 72.
The wide-ranging comic died in her dwelling in Studio Metropolis, California, after a battle with stage 4 ovarian most cancers, publicist Roger Neal informed the Related Press.
“She was a really humorous, wonderful performer,” stated Neal, sharing that it was all the time a “blissful time to be round her.”
Neal stated whereas Tenuta claimed her birthdate as Nov. 7, 1965, she was actually born in 1949.
“She was old skool so she would by no means inform her actual age, however now that she’s gone we will inform her actual age.”
The 2-time Grammy nominee toured with George Carlin as her profession took off within the Eighties. The comedian discovered her voice on levels such because the Comedy Retailer in Los Angeles, Laff Cease in Houston and Caroline’s in New York Metropolis.
In 1987, Tenuta garnered consideration with “On Location: Ladies of the Evening,” a HBO particular she starred in alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone and Rita Rudner.
The next 12 months, Tenuta was named finest feminine comedy membership performer reverse male winner Jerry Seinfeld within the “American Comedy Awards” TV particular.
A Chicago native, Tenuta grew up within the suburb of Maywood, alongside six brothers.
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