Gremlins 1984 — Polly Holliday, who portrayed Ruby Deagle in Gremlins, Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry in Alice and the 1980-81 Spinoff ‘Flo,’ among a great list of shows and films, has passed away. She was 88. Mrs. Deagle’s Death Scene at the Hands on The Gremlins is one of the most memorable scenes of the film. Let’s take a look back… #gremlins #gremlinsmovie #PollyHolliday #80s #80smovies #80shorror #horrormoviesandchill #christmas #christmasmovies #rip #gonebutnevereverforgotten #thanksforth

Sad News Today: Polly Holliday, the actress that played Flo on the TV show “Alice” has died. She was 88. Holliday portrayed the sassy Flo in over 200 episodes on the much loved sitcom. Her famous line was “kiss my grits.” She appeared in numerous stage shows, and was nominated for a Tony award. Her most notable film appearances include “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Parent Trap (1998)” and “Gremlins.” #RIP #TV #70s #80s #Movies | Wilson's World

RIP Polly Holliday (1937–2025) – The Legendary Journey of TV’s Flo, from Alice to Gremlins... #PollyHolliday #alice #lifejourney #evolution #memories #nostalgia #rip #history | Star Evolution

As Flo, she lit up Alice — now let’s take a look at Polly Holliday’s career beyond the diner... 🙂 | Songs That Rock

Polly Holliday, beloved for her role as Flo in Alice and her iconic line “Kiss my grits!”, died on September 9, 2025 in Manhattan at age 88 from pneumonia. A celebrated actress of TV, film, and Broadway, she earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, and a Tony nod for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Her career included roles in Gremlins, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Parent Trap, The Golden Girls, and more.Sources: AP News, People, Entertainment Weekly#PollyHolliday #Alice #Flo #HollywoodLegends | Cory Turner