Obituary of Gilda Radner

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Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner (born June 28th, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan) was a Comedian who was known mostly because she was one of the seven original cast members of the American TV sketch show "Saturday Night Live". Gilda died on May 20th, 1989 after a fight with ovarian cancer. She was quite young at just 42 years old.

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Gilda Radner Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Radner, Gilda
    • Common Name: Gilda Radner
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: June 28, 1946
    • Age: 42 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Gilda's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gilda Susan Radner
    • Father: Herman Radner
    • Mother: Henrietta Radner (née Dworkin)
    • Brother(s):
      • Michael Radner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • G. E. Smith ​(married 1980-divorced 1982)​
      • Gene Wilder ​(married 1984-1989, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 20 1989 at age 42
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Personality American Born on June 28th Born in 1946 Born in Michigan Died in 1989 Died at age 42 Died from Ovarian cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Gilda was the only female cast member from Saturday Night Live to win an Outstanding Performance Emmy Award for her comedic work."

"Some stories don't have a clear beginning middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity..." (IMDB)

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."

"My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me."

"The death of Gilda Radner was a massive Philadelphian loss. (V)"

"In her life Gilda Radner was an actress and singer, who died at the age of 63 after a short illness. (V)"

"Gilda Radner lived a life filled with laughter and light, bringing joy to millions through her comedic talent and leaving a lasting legacy even after her passing. (V)"

"Gilda Radner was a beloved and talented comedian known for her iconic roles on Saturday Night Live, however her life was tragically cut short due to her battle with ovarian cancer. (V)"

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