American stand up comedian, Judy Tenuta, who earned the nickname “Goddess of Love”, passed away on October 6, 2022, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
She was aged 72.
Tenuta had died in her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family members.
“She was a very funny, amazing performer,” publicist Roger Neal said, and it was always a “happy time to be around her.”
Michael McKean, of “Spinal Tap” fame, tweeted, “One of a kind. Damn.”
Who Was Judy Tenuta?
Judy Tenuta was an American comedian, actress and comic author, known for insult comedy and humourous stage antics.
Born on November 7, 1949, Tenuta authored two comedy books titled Full Frontal Tenudity and The Power of Judyism.
She also released five comedy CD’s, and earned two Oscar nominations for “Best Comedy Album”.
Tenuta’s career began in the late 1970s, when she performed stand up comedies in small time shows, dressing up as the Virgin Mary.
She also graced the TV screens during the 80s, appearing in some TV ads for MTV and Diet Dr Pepper.
Tenuta went on to later appear in “The Vagina Monologues” and “Menopause the Musical”.