Judy Tenuta's Tragic Cause of Death: Comedy Actress Dies at 72

Veteran actress Judy Tenuta has reportedly died at the age of 72 for this tragic reason.

Judy Tenuta's comedy career dates back to as early as the 1970s performing small-time shows on the Chicago comedy circuit. She rose to prominence for her eccentric comedic acts, including her iconic persona as the wisecracking "Love Goddess".

The late star had also made several television appearances, including the 1987 HBO special titled "Women of the Night", where she starred alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, and more. She, later on, toured with one of her favorite comedy legends, George Carlin.

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Judy's Tragic Cause of Death

According to Judy Tenuta's publicist, Roger Neal, the late actress died on October 6th at her home in Studio city, California with her family around her. She had lost the battle to stage 4 ovarian cancer at the age of 72 years old.

Publicist Roger Neal took to Instagram to express their thoughts on the deceased actress.

"My friend and client Judy Tenuta passed away today R.I.P. she was so kind and so funny" Roger Neal captioned his sentiments to the late Judy Tenuta.

Remembering the 'Love Goddess'

During her first performance as a small time comedian, a young Tenuta shocked audiences by dressing up as the Virgin Mary. She later on incorporated the accordion into her routine, and thus her iconic persona as the wisecracking "Love Goddess" was born.

Judy Tenuta has won several accolades during her comedic and acting career, including "Best Female Stand-Up Comic" at The American Comedy Awards in 1988. Additionally, she received a nomination as "Best Actress" at the Laugh or Die Comedy Fest 2012 for her latest performance as Mother Nun in the independent horror comedy, "Sister Mary".

Several celebrities and friends took to Twitter to express their sentiments for the late actress. Singer Al "Weird Al" Yankovic shared his thoughts and referred to his friend Judy as a Goddess.

Additionally, director Lydia Cornell paid tribute to the comedian for her iconic personas as "The Love Goddess" and "Aphrodite of the Accordion".

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