You Won't Believe Who Died! Beloved Actress's Passing Shocks Fans!

2025-09-11 06:00:31.099

Polly Holliday, the Tony Award-nominated actress renowned for her portrayal of the sassy waitress Flo on the long-running CBS sitcom "Alice," has passed away at the age of 88. Her theatrical agent, Dennis Aspland, confirmed that she died Tuesday at her New York home. Holliday was the last surviving member of the principal cast of "Alice," following the death of Linda Lavin last year. \n\n"Alice," which aired from 1976 to 1985, propelled Holliday to stardom, leading to her own short-lived spin-off, "Flo," in 1980. Her performance earned her four Golden Globe nominations, winning one in 1980 for "Alice," as well as four Emmy nominations. While Holliday famously distanced herself from her iconic catchphrase, "Kiss my grits!" calling it "pure Hollywood," she deeply identified with the character of Flo, describing her as a "Southern woman...very sharp, with a sense of humor and a resolve not to let life get her down." \n\nHolliday's career extended beyond "Alice," encompassing Broadway roles (including a Tony nomination for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"), numerous television appearances (such as playing Betty White's blind sister in "Golden Girls"), and film roles in productions like "The Client" and "All the President's Men." Her Broadway credits also include "All Over Town," "Arsenic and Old Lace," and a revival of "Picnic." Other memorable roles include Mrs. Deagle in "Gremlins" and Tim Allen's mother-in-law on "Home Improvement."