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Gilda Radner
American actress and comedian (1946–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American actress and comedian. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of the original cast members of NBC's comedy program Saturday Night Live (for which she won an Emmy Award in 1978). She died from ovarian cancer in Los Angeles, California. She was married to actor Gene Wilder before her death.
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Birth name | Gilda Susan Radner |
Born | (1946-06-28)June 28, 1946 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 1989(1989-05-20) (aged 42) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Years active | 1972–1989 |
Genres | Sketch comedy, character comedy |
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Relative(s) | Steve Ballmer (second cousin) |
Notable works and roles | Original cast member of Saturday Night Live |
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