American comedian Ruth Buzzi has suffered a series of “devastating” strokes that have left her “bedridden and incapacitated,” her husband has told fans.
In a post made to his wife’s Facebook page, Kent Perkins shared a photo of Buzzi from her birthday last year, in which she was pictured looking joyous while holding a piece of cake.
“This photo was from nearly a year ago on Ruthie’s birthday,” he wrote.
“She wants you to know she is not in pain and is aware you are sending your best wishes her way as she battles the results of devastating strokes that have left her bedridden and incapacitated.”
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Perkins explained that Buzzi can “still speak and understand” and still recognises her friends and loved ones.
“I am reading to her your wonderful comments and she smiles,” he continued.
“I might add that I am living with an attitude of gratitude for 43 years of marriage to my best friend, the greatest person I ever met, the one and only Ruth Buzzi. Her love for others knows no bounds, and she has spent a lifetime making people smile.”
Despite her health complications, Perkins assured fans the Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In actress was dealing with the situation “bravely” and “still with humour, believe it or not.”
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“With the love of God in her heart and soul, she thanks you for being her friend. And for the love you’ve shown her continuously for the past six decades or more…” he said.
“Whatever happens, please know you have always been loved right back in return.”
Perkins’ health update comes just days after Buzzi made a heartfelt post to Twitter which read, “Thank you for your love and friendship for all these years.”
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The actress, who will turn 86 on July 21, is best known for her iconic portrayal of Gladys Ormphby throughout the years of 1967 to 1973 in Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.
Buzzi earned a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for the role, and received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 1969 and 1972.
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