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Actress Madeline Kahn Dead at 57

Posted by Roblimo on from the tired-of-love-but-always-loved dept.

jjohn writes "CNN is reporting that actress Madeline Kahn, star of many Mel Brooks films, has died of ovarian cancer. She will be missed." Perhaps not news for all nerds, but a sad moment for anyone who enjoyed Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, or any of the many other fine movies Ms. Kahn brightened.

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  1. About Cancer by Tucan · · Score: 4

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