Yarnell, who was born in Inglewood,Calif., near Los Angeles, was a dancer on "The Carol Burnett Show," "The Dean Martin Show" and other top TV variety programs.

Vegas loved Dean and he loved the city back. To honor his passing, Las Vegas decided to dim their lights that night along the strip. It was a fitting tribute for one of the best entertainers to live.

Comic performer Ruth Buzzi, who played a counterpoint to the 1960s sexual revolution for laughs as the frumpy, hairnet-wearing, handbag-swinging spinster on U.S. prime-time television hit "Rowan ...

Arts & Entertainment Texan and ‘Laugh-In’ comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88 The former TV actress and star on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” lived on a ranch near Stephenville in later years.

She even performed as Gladys in two episodes of The Dean Martin Show in the 70s. Her work on Laugh-In earned her a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations, per the Associated Press.

Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television appearances during a ...

Ruth Buzzi, second from right, wearing cap, with fellow "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" cast members Lily Tomlin, Henry Gibson, and Gary Owens in 2002. NICK UT/Associated Press ...

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for the NBC variety sketch show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh In" has died at 88. She was also on "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Carol Burnett Show." ...

Ruth Buzzi, who was so hilarious as the lonely spinster Gladys Ormphby, the lady who swung her handbag as a lethal weapon, on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, has died. She was 88.