Judy Tenuta, brash ‘Love Goddess’ comedian, dies at 72LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday.Her heart-shaped face, topped by bouffant hair with a flower accent, conveyed an impression of sweet innocence that was quickly shattered by her loud, gravelly delivery and acidic humor, expletives included.Oldest public library in the Americas has Catholic originsCookbook looks back at dynamic Popeyes founder and his foodSilent films to live on in movie theater lobby card projectCoast Guard Academy settles suit over cadets-with-kids ban“Devastated to hear of the passing of my dear, dear friend, the lovely Miss Judy Tenuta.After graduating college, she worked at odd jobs that included wrapping meat and taking inventory at an outlet for Catholic religious attire.I’m trying to make improvements for these broads.”’Tenuta went on to join the Chicago comedy troupe Second City before starting her solo standup career."