Entertainer. She was best known to comedy fans for her brash style of comedy that earned her the nickname "Goddess of Love" during the "Golden Age of Comedy" of the 1980s. Her interest in comedy began when she took an improv comedy class at The Second City in Chicago. She served as the opening act for many comedians throughout the 1970s. After earning her "Love Goddess" title by dressing up as the Virgin Mary and incorporating an accordion into her routine, she moved to New York City. She went on to host an HBO comedy special and appeared in several TV ads, before moving to Los Angeles. With California as her home base, she embarked on national comedy tours over the years. Throughout her career, she had theater credits in both Los Angeles and Chicago, had comedy specials on HBO, Showtime and Lifetime, became a two-time GRAMMY nominee, and penned two books. She also appeared on TV shows including "General Hospital" and "Corey in the House," and in films such as "Material Girls" and "Sister Mary." She passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Entertainer. She was best known to comedy fans for her brash style of comedy that earned her the nickname "Goddess of Love" during the "Golden Age of Comedy" of the 1980s. Her interest in comedy began when she took an improv comedy class at The Second City in Chicago. She served as the opening act for many comedians throughout the 1970s. After earning her "Love Goddess" title by dressing up as the Virgin Mary and incorporating an accordion into her routine, she moved to New York City. She went on to host an HBO comedy special and appeared in several TV ads, before moving to Los Angeles. With California as her home base, she embarked on national comedy tours over the years. Throughout her career, she had theater credits in both Los Angeles and Chicago, had comedy specials on HBO, Showtime and Lifetime, became a two-time GRAMMY nominee, and penned two books. She also appeared on TV shows including "General Hospital" and "Corey in the House," and in films such as "Material Girls" and "Sister Mary." She passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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