Person Biography:
Judy Carne, born Joyce Botterill on April 27, 1939, in Northampton, England, was a talented actress, comedian, and singer. She began her career in music and dance, performing in music revues as a teenager and changing her name at the advice of a dance teacher.
She moved to America in 1962 and appeared on several TV shows, including "Fair Exchange" and "The Baileys of Balboa". Her breakthrough role came with the sitcom "Love on a Rooftop" opposite Pete Duel, which showcased her charm and wit.
Carne's big break came when she joined the popular TV variety show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" in 1967, where she introduced the phrase "Sock it to me!" to the American vernacular. She became a household name alongside fellow cast members Arte Johnson, Ruth Buzzi, and Goldie Hawn.
After leaving "Laugh-In" after two seasons, Carne's career began to decline, and she struggled with typecasting, disappointment, and personal issues. She experienced a string of failed projects, including a sitcom, a music act, and a TV talk show.
Carne's personal life was marked by tumultuous marriages to Burt Reynolds and Robert Bergman, and she struggled with addiction and financial problems. She fell into a life of squalor and was eventually arrested for drug-related offenses.
In the 1980s, Carne published her autobiography, "Laughing on the Outside, Crying on the Inside", which detailed her struggles with addiction and personal demons. Despite the book, she failed to regain her former fame and lived a quiet life in the village of Pitsford.
Carne made sporadic appearances in the 1990s, including a guest spot on Geraldo Rivera's talk show and a role in the movie "What About Me". She died on September 3, 2015, at a hospital in Northampton, aged 76.
