Gilda Radner
American actress and comedian on SNL
Born
June 28th, 1946
79 years ago
Died
May 20th, 1989
36 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress and comedian, her work on Saturday Night Live established a foundation for future sketch comedy. Radner created several iconic characters, including Roseanne Roseannadanna and Baba Wawa. She was a pioneering female voice in comedy during the 1970s and gained recognition for her spontaneous humor and performances. Following her tenure on SNL, she starred in the film 'Haunted Honeymoon' and various television specials. Radner's personal struggle with cancer became a significant part of her legacy, inspiring the establishment of a cancer center in her honor.
Created iconic characters on Saturday Night Live
Starred in the film 'Haunted Honeymoon'
Founded the Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Center
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