Comedy legend Polly Holliday, famed for taking part in Flo in Alice and starring in Gremlins, Mrs Doubtfire and The Father or mother Entice, has died aged 88 as tributes pour in.
Comedy legend Polly Holliday, greatest recognized for taking part in sassy waitress Flo within the hit 70s sitcom Alice, has sadly died aged 88.
The actress, who additionally starred in classics like The Father or mother Entice, Gremlins and Mrs Doubtfire, handed away on September 9, her theatrical agent Dennis Aspland confirmed. The reason for demise has not but been confirmed.
As information unfold, tributes flooded social media from heartbroken followers remembering her sharp wit, southern allure and unforgettable display presence.
“Polly Holliday’s passing is an enormous loss. Her portrayal of Flo on Alice grew to become an iconic a part of TV historical past, and her profession past that in theatre was simply as spectacular. She had such a memorable presence, and it is at all times unhappy once we lose legends like her. Hopefully, her work and contributions proceed to be remembered and celebrated,” one fan mirrored.
“My condolences to her household she introduced individuals numerous pleasure by her artistry,” one other wrote. One other fan added: “I positively will always remember her as Miss Deagle from Gremlins. Hopefully, these monsters did not have something to do along with her latest passing.
“Relaxation in peace, Polly Holliday. You gave us sass, Southern allure, and the unforgettable ‘Kiss my grits!’ – and we’ll ceaselessly cherish each flip of that bleached-beehive and each zingy line at Mel’s Diner. Thanks for making Flo a legend. You may be tremendously missed,” a fourth fan wrote, reviews the Categorical.
“She was really one of the vital memorable TV characters of my childhood. “KISS my Grits” was a the tag line that everybody remembers and is aware of who stated it,” a fifth recalled. In the meantime a sixth wailed in all capitals: “NOOOOO, NOT FLO! ! ! ! MEL, KISS MY GRITS! ! LOVE THEM ALL! ! ! !”.
After her big success in Alice, Holliday left in 1980 to headline her personal spin-off Flo. The sequence solely lasted a yr, however she continued a gentle profession in theatre, movie and TV.
She scooped a Saturn Award for Finest Supporting Actress in Steven Spielberg’s 1984 comedy horror Gremlins for her flip as Mrs Deagle, who suffered a grim destiny when the mischievous creatures tampered along with her stairlift.
In 1993 she appeared in Mrs Doubtfire as Gloria Chaney, neighbour to Robin Williams’ character, whereas in 1998 she starred alongside Lindsay Lohan in The Father or mother Entice as camp supervisor Marva Culp Sr.
Her closing huge display position got here in 2010’s Truthful Recreation, however she continued to work in TV, together with a memorable stint on The Golden Ladies because the visually impaired sister of Rose (Betty White).
