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Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner was a talented American comedian and actress best known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" from 1975 to 1980. She created memorable characters with sharp wit and comedic timing, helping to shape the show's early success. Radner's humor combined physical comedy, quick improvisation, and relatable observations. Her work influenced future comedians and contributed significantly to American comedy comedy. Sadly, she passed away in 1989 from ovarian cancer at age 42, but her legacy endures through her contributions to comedy and her impact on generations of performers.