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Polly Holliday, Theater Star Famous as the Tart Waitress Flo on Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88

Polly Holliday won two Golden Globes and received four Emmy nominations for her role as Flo, and earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway work, leaving a lasting entertainment legacy.

  • Polly Holliday passed away at her home in New York at age 88, as confirmed by her theatrical agent, Dennis Aspland.
  • She was the last surviving cast member of the sitcom Alice, which aired from 1976 to 1985, and won a Golden Globe in 1980 for her role.
  • Holliday earned four Golden Globe nominations, four Emmy nominations, and a Tony nomination in 1990.
  • Her notable works included roles in Broadway productions, films such as Gremlins and The Client, and she was known for the catchphrase 'Kiss my grits.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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