Gilda Radner
Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress who was one of the seven original cast members for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). In her routines, Radner specialized in parodies of television stereotypes, such as advice specialists and news anchors and, in 1978, she won an Emmy Award for her performances on the show. She also portrayed those characters in her highly successful one-woman show on Broadway in 1979.
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| Full name at birth | Gilda Susan Radner
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| Claim to fame | Saturday Night Live
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| Date of birth | 28 June 1946
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| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Date of death | 20 May 1989
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| Age | 42 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Ovarian Cancer
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| Occupation | Actress, Comedian, Writer
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| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm)
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| Net worth | $4,000,000 USD
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| High school | Liggett school for Girls
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| University | University of Michigan (dropped out)
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- On June 27, 2003, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
- In 1992, Radner was inducted into the Michigan Women`s Hall of Fame for her achievements in arts and entertainment.
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