Polly Holiday, Last Surviving Star of CBS' 'Alice' Sitcom, Dies at 88
Polly Holliday, the actress known for her sassy, deadpan character Flo in "Alice," died in her home in New York City Tuesday. The actress was 88. Her death was first announced by The New York Times as confirmed by her theatrical agent Dennis Aspland. Holliday played Flo for nine seasons and over 200 episodes on the beloved sitcom "Alice." When met with attitude, the signature gum-chewing Southern diner waitress would politely tell customers to "kiss my grits." The Tony nominated actress' death comes just a few months after the death of Linda Lavin, who played the titular . . .