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Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedian whose career spanned nine decades. She received many accolades, including eight wins from 22 Primetime Emmy nominations; with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, she is tied for the distinction of most acting Emmy Awards ever awarded to a performer. Leachman also won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She was known for her versatility and distinctive physicality, where she used props to accentuate and express her roles' characterizations.