Margaret Mary Corbally was born on June 10, 1920, in Chicago, the youngest of 16 children of Agnes and Michael Corbally, Irish immigrants who ran a grocery store. She went to Catholic school in Chicago and married John Griffin in 1942, then worked part time as a hospital administrator while caring for their childre n.
Mr. Griffin died in 2007. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, John; a sister, Irene Bidinger; and two grandchildren.
Ms. Griffin wrote in her memoir that she thought audiences appreciated her because “I’m a regular mom.”
“I’m not a mother who pampers Kathy and caters to her,” she continued. “I love my daughter, and I’m immensely supportive of her, but, hey, I tell her off.”∼Author and Reality TV star . She was a hospital administrator who became involved in her daughter's career in 2001 with Kathy's So-Called Reality. In 2005, she began appearing as herself in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for six seasons. Later on, she made appearances on talk show Kathy and documentary Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story. She was the Author of Tip It!: The World According to Maggie
Left to mourn her loss are her children: Actress Kathy Griffin, Kenny and John Griffin
She was predeceased by her husband John (2007), Joyce (2017) and her son Gary (2014).∼Griffin on TV: Maggie Griffin was an octogenarian, already retired from working as a hospital administrator, before she began her television career, playing herself on her daughter’s shows “My Life on the D-List” from 2005 to 2010 and “Kathy” from 2012 to 2013. She earned her own following and appeared on talk shows including “Larry King Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Memoir: In 2010, she published a memoir, “Tip It! The World According to Maggie.” That same year, in an interview with talk show host Larry King on “Larry King Live” to promote the release of her book, Maggie Griffin explained that the opening words of her book’s title referred to her affinity for polishing off the last few ounces of a good, but cheap, boxed wine. "You tip the box,” she said, so as not to waste any.
What people said about her: “I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so glad you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St. Patrick’s Day.” —Kathy Griffin
“The world needs more Maggie Griffins! She is an icon. Sorry for your loss Kathy.” —comedian Joel Creasey
“Rest in peace Maggie Griffin. You felt like family to me and to so many other fans of the D list. We love you so much. I’m not a wine drinker but tonight I’m drinking a glass for you.” —YouTube star Shane Dawson
Mr. Griffin died in 2007. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, John; a sister, Irene Bidinger; and two grandchildren.
Ms. Griffin wrote in her memoir that she thought audiences appreciated her because “I’m a regular mom.”
“I’m not a mother who pampers Kathy and caters to her,” she continued. “I love my daughter, and I’m immensely supportive of her, but, hey, I tell her off.”∼Author and Reality TV star . She was a hospital administrator who became involved in her daughter's career in 2001 with Kathy's So-Called Reality. In 2005, she began appearing as herself in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for six seasons. Later on, she made appearances on talk show Kathy and documentary Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story. She was the Author of Tip It!: The World According to Maggie
Left to mourn her loss are her children: Actress Kathy Griffin, Kenny and John Griffin
She was predeceased by her husband John (2007), Joyce (2017) and her son Gary (2014).∼Griffin on TV: Maggie Griffin was an octogenarian, already retired from working as a hospital administrator, before she began her television career, playing herself on her daughter’s shows “My Life on the D-List” from 2005 to 2010 and “Kathy” from 2012 to 2013. She earned her own following and appeared on talk shows including “Larry King Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Memoir: In 2010, she published a memoir, “Tip It! The World According to Maggie.” That same year, in an interview with talk show host Larry King on “Larry King Live” to promote the release of her book, Maggie Griffin explained that the opening words of her book’s title referred to her affinity for polishing off the last few ounces of a good, but cheap, boxed wine. "You tip the box,” she said, so as not to waste any.
What people said about her: “I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so glad you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St. Patrick’s Day.” —Kathy Griffin
“The world needs more Maggie Griffins! She is an icon. Sorry for your loss Kathy.” —comedian Joel Creasey
“Rest in peace Maggie Griffin. You felt like family to me and to so many other fans of the D list. We love you so much. I’m not a wine drinker but tonight I’m drinking a glass for you.” —YouTube star Shane Dawson
Margaret Mary Corbally was born on June 10, 1920, in Chicago, the youngest of 16 children of Agnes and Michael Corbally, Irish immigrants who ran a grocery store. She went to Catholic school in Chicago and married John Griffin in 1942, then worked part time as a hospital administrator while caring for their childre n.
Mr. Griffin died in 2007. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, John; a sister, Irene Bidinger; and two grandchildren.
Ms. Griffin wrote in her memoir that she thought audiences appreciated her because “I’m a regular mom.”
“I’m not a mother who pampers Kathy and caters to her,” she continued. “I love my daughter, and I’m immensely supportive of her, but, hey, I tell her off.”∼Author and Reality TV star . She was a hospital administrator who became involved in her daughter's career in 2001 with Kathy's So-Called Reality. In 2005, she began appearing as herself in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for six seasons. Later on, she made appearances on talk show Kathy and documentary Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story. She was the Author of Tip It!: The World According to Maggie
Left to mourn her loss are her children: Actress Kathy Griffin, Kenny and John Griffin
She was predeceased by her husband John (2007), Joyce (2017) and her son Gary (2014).∼Griffin on TV: Maggie Griffin was an octogenarian, already retired from working as a hospital administrator, before she began her television career, playing herself on her daughter’s shows “My Life on the D-List” from 2005 to 2010 and “Kathy” from 2012 to 2013. She earned her own following and appeared on talk shows including “Larry King Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Memoir: In 2010, she published a memoir, “Tip It! The World According to Maggie.” That same year, in an interview with talk show host Larry King on “Larry King Live” to promote the release of her book, Maggie Griffin explained that the opening words of her book’s title referred to her affinity for polishing off the last few ounces of a good, but cheap, boxed wine. "You tip the box,” she said, so as not to waste any.
What people said about her: “I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so glad you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St. Patrick’s Day.” —Kathy Griffin
“The world needs more Maggie Griffins! She is an icon. Sorry for your loss Kathy.” —comedian Joel Creasey
“Rest in peace Maggie Griffin. You felt like family to me and to so many other fans of the D list. We love you so much. I’m not a wine drinker but tonight I’m drinking a glass for you.” —YouTube star Shane Dawson
Mr. Griffin died in 2007. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by a son, John; a sister, Irene Bidinger; and two grandchildren.
Ms. Griffin wrote in her memoir that she thought audiences appreciated her because “I’m a regular mom.”
“I’m not a mother who pampers Kathy and caters to her,” she continued. “I love my daughter, and I’m immensely supportive of her, but, hey, I tell her off.”∼Author and Reality TV star . She was a hospital administrator who became involved in her daughter's career in 2001 with Kathy's So-Called Reality. In 2005, she began appearing as herself in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for six seasons. Later on, she made appearances on talk show Kathy and documentary Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story. She was the Author of Tip It!: The World According to Maggie
Left to mourn her loss are her children: Actress Kathy Griffin, Kenny and John Griffin
She was predeceased by her husband John (2007), Joyce (2017) and her son Gary (2014).∼Griffin on TV: Maggie Griffin was an octogenarian, already retired from working as a hospital administrator, before she began her television career, playing herself on her daughter’s shows “My Life on the D-List” from 2005 to 2010 and “Kathy” from 2012 to 2013. She earned her own following and appeared on talk shows including “Larry King Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Memoir: In 2010, she published a memoir, “Tip It! The World According to Maggie.” That same year, in an interview with talk show host Larry King on “Larry King Live” to promote the release of her book, Maggie Griffin explained that the opening words of her book’s title referred to her affinity for polishing off the last few ounces of a good, but cheap, boxed wine. "You tip the box,” she said, so as not to waste any.
What people said about her: “I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so glad you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St. Patrick’s Day.” —Kathy Griffin
“The world needs more Maggie Griffins! She is an icon. Sorry for your loss Kathy.” —comedian Joel Creasey
“Rest in peace Maggie Griffin. You felt like family to me and to so many other fans of the D list. We love you so much. I’m not a wine drinker but tonight I’m drinking a glass for you.” —YouTube star Shane Dawson
