Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the hit '70s sitcom Alice , passed away on Tuesday aged 88 after enduring years of health issues. The news was confirmed to The New York Times by her close friend and agent, Dennis Aspland. The legendary actress got her start in theater before shooting to fame as Florence Jean 'Flo' Castleberry on Alice , alongside co-stars Linda Lavin and Beth Howland. She captured audiences with her quick wit and drawling signature catchphrase, "Kiss my grits", which is still quoted to this day.

Polly was the last surviving member of the original Alice cast, and passed away inside her Manhattan home, according to Dennis. She was born and raised in Alabama, and studied piano at Alabama College for Women, before going on to earn her degree in mu

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