It was 30 years, on the date of May 20, 1989, that comic actress Gilda Radner died, at age 42, from ovarian cancer. She was born June 28, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, and was married to actor Gene Wilder (1933–2016). For more on Radner, here is a link: Wikipedia — Gilda Radner.
Radner was one of the original Not Ready for Primetime Players of NBC’s Saturday Night (later renamed Saturday Night Live). Radner was awarded an Emmy in 1978. Her popular characters included Emily Litella, Roseanne Rosannadanna and, in a hilarious take on TV news journalist and anchorwoman Barbara Walters, Baba Wawa.
Here are some videos which serve as a reminder of what a versatile and superb talent she was.
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