Judy Tenuta, brash 'Goddess of Love' comedian, dies at 72

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Comedian Judy Tenuta passes away at age 72

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Judy Tenuta was affectionately called by her throngs of devotees, passed away. She was 72 years old.

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Tenuta passed away on Thursday at her Studio City residence following a fight with stage 4 ovarian cancer.

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Tenuta stunned audiences during her debut solo stand-up set by appearing as the Virgin Mary.

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Lawrence Welk, had encouraged her to learn—she expanded the persona into the witty "Love Goddess."

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Tenuta stunned the crowds during her debut solo stand-up performance by dressing as the Virgin Mary.

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Tenuta, who was born on November 7th, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois, joined the Chicago improv company.

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The Second City for an improv comedy workshop. Shortly after, he started opening for other comics in Chicago throughout the 1970s.

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