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Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Polly Holliday, who turned “Kiss my grits!” into a pop-culture staple as Flo on the hit sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 88. Holliday died in New York City Tuesday, Sept. 9 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times, which cited her longtime agent and friend Dennis Aspland.  An Alabama native who came up through regional theater and Broadway, Holliday broke out as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on CBS’s "Alice" (1976–80), then headlined the spinoff Flo (1980–81), where her brassy one-liners — especially “Kiss my grits!” — became part of the American vernacular.  …

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Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54: Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54: Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public
Actor Nicky Katt Dies At 54: Known For Roles In Dazed And Confused, Boston Public Nicky Katt, the versatile actor celebrated for his portrayals of wild cards and tough-guy characters was found dead in his residence in Burbank, California. He was 54 years old and best known for his appearances in films such as Dazed and Confused and Boiler Room, and popular television shows like Boston Public. The cause of death has been confirmed as suicide by both his family and the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. Katt, who grew up in Los Angeles, launched his acting career as a child, taking the surname of his mother, American costume designer Carol Katt. His father…

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