Comedians who died on May 20

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on May 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1989 Gilda Radner

  Gilda Radner was an American comedian and actress best known as one of the original cast members of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL). Her vibrant characters and comedic timing made her a trailblazer in the world of sketch comedy. [bio]