Comedian, Maywood native Judy Tenuta dies at 72

Judy Tenuta, brash ‘Love Goddess’ comedian, dies at 72

She was among a generation of performers who drove the popularity of live comedy in clubs nationwide.

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

Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the "Love Goddess" and toured with George Carlin, has died.

Judy Tenuta, brash ‘Love Goddess’ comedian, dies at 72

LOS ANGELES — Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72.Tenuta died Thursday afternoon at home in Los Angeles, with her family around her, publicist...

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

The cause of death was ovarian cancer. Tenuta got a star on the Palm Springs Walk

Judy Tenuta, Brash 'Love Goddess' Comedian, Dies at 72

Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, has died.

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the "Love Goddess" and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72.