The star of Mrs. Doubtfire, Polly Holliday, has passed away at the age of 88.

Polly Holliday has passed away

According to The Sun: The star of the films 'In Her Shoes' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire', Polly Holliday, has died at the age of 88. This was reported by her representative and long-time friend Denis Asplund, noting that the actress passed away in Manhattan on September 9.

Notable Roles and Awards

Polly will be best remembered for her role as the cheerful waitress Florence Jean Castleberry on the sitcom 'Alice', which aired in the 1970s. She also reprised this role in the spin-off 'Flo'.

Among her iconic roles are Gloria Chaney in 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and Marva Kulp in the film 'In Her Shoes', which came out in 1998.

The cause of the actress's death has not yet been disclosed. In memory of Polly, many tributes have already appeared.

“Rest in peace, Polly Holliday. You gave us poise, southern charm, and the unforgettable ‘Kiss my grits!’ – and we will always cherish every moment with you in Mel’s Diner.”

“Thank you for making Flo a legend. You will be greatly missed.”

“My condolences to her family, as she brought a lot of joy through her art.”

“I will never forget her as Miss Diggle from 'Gremlins'. I hope these monsters have no connection to her recent death.”

Polly's death occurred less than a year after the loss of Linda Lavin, who starred in 'Alice'. Polly was the last surviving member of the original cast of that show.

The actress gained fame in the late 1970s thanks to her famous line “Kiss my grits!” as Flo, which earned her three Emmy nominations and a spin-off.

Other notable works include roles in 'Gremlins' from 1984 and the sitcom 'The Golden Girls' from 1986, as well as her performance in the legal drama 'The Client', where she played the role of Mama Love.

Polly became a star in the late 1970s thanks to her role in 'Alice'. Her contribution to the world of cinema and television has remained in the hearts of many fans who will remember her as a vibrant personality and talent.