• Polly Holliday died on September 9, at the age of 88. • She became a household name playing the quick-witted waitress Flo on the CBS sitcom ‘Alice.’ • Holliday’s career spanned the small screen, big screen, and the stage.

On Tuesday, September 9, Polly Holliday passed away. She was 88 years old when she died at her Manhattan home, as confirmed by her agent, Dennis Apland, who confirmed news of her passing to The New York Times.

Polly Holliday gained national fame as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry, the sharp-tongued waitress on the CBS sitcom Alice. Her delivery of the catchphrase “Kiss my grits!” became instantly iconic, earning her widespread recognition, two Golden Globe wins, and multiple Emmy nominations. She capitalized on her popularity by leading the spin-off Flo, and went

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