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Polly Holliday, who played Flo on 'Alice,' dies

Polly Holliday, who played Flo on 'Alice,' dies
entertainment9/10/2025

Polly Holliday, known for her role in the CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died at 88. Her agent said she passed away Tuesday at her New York home.

NEW YORK (AP) — Polly Holliday, a Tony Award-nominated screen and stage actor who turned the catchphrase “Kiss my grits!” into a national retort as the gum-chewing, beehive-wearing waitress aboard the long-running CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died. She wa... [1857 chars]