简介: Madeline Kahn (September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedienne and singer. Kahn was known primarily for her comic roles in films such as Paper Moon, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, What`s Up, Doc?, and Clue. Madeline Kahn developed ovarian cancer in early 1999. She underwent treatment and continued to work on Cosby and married her long-time companion, John Hansbury, in October 1999.[6] The disease spread rapidly and she died on December 3, 1999.[7] Her body was cremated. A bench dedicated to her memory was erected in Central Park by her husband John Hansbury and her brother Jeffery.