Joyce Randolph, who performed Trixie Norton on “The Honeymooners,” has died … TMZ has realized.
Her son tells TMZ … Joyce handed Saturday at her house in New York Metropolis. We’re advised she died in her sleep. She had been affected by the consequences of previous age … unable to stroll. She was in hospice care on the time of her loss of life.
Joyce performed the spouse of Ed Norton, performed by Artwork Carney. They had been the very best buddies and neighbors of Ralph Kramden, who was performed by Jackie Gleason, and Audrey Meadows, who performed the long-suffering Alice. Ralph, a bus driver, would usually get offended at his spouse and say, “To the moon, Alice,” with fists clenched. That might clearly by no means be on TV at this time.
“The Honeymooners” is taken into account one of many nice comedies of all time. The loopy factor … they solely shot 39 episodes, but it surely endures to this very day.
The present debuted on CBS in 1955. It was on just one season. It was a giant hit … it was the quantity 2 present, however dropped to 19 and was cancelled.
Joyce snagged the function after Jackie noticed her on a chewing gum business.
There was a reboot and different initiatives bringing characters from the present again, however the OG is what everybody remembers.
Joyce was the final surviving member of the principle forged.
She leaves behind her son, Randy. He says his mom shall be cremated. He asks in lieu of flowers donations needs to be despatched to the Leisure Group Fund.
Joyce was 99. RIP