Madeline Kahn was without question one of the most talented comedy actresses of her time. Mel Brooks even said, ''She is one of the most talented people that ever lived". The interesting thing, however was confused by her reputation. She never relished the spotlight which lent itself greatly to her Award Winning attitude (People's choice award and a Day Time Emmy). Her constant collaboration with Mel Brooks allowed her to poke fun at her Jewish heritage but she walked her line beautifully and never exploited it for cheap laughs. She was very intelligent and was effortlessly funny. Even in death Ms. Kahn is remembered. The fact that she is still acquiring new fans nearly ten years after her death is an astonishing testament to her talent. Several film blog sites (from Ain't It Cool News, you can ignore the first paragraph...) put up touching obituaries after hearing of her death. She left an indelible mark on the entertainment business as a whole, not just film. Her body of work is far more extensive then one would think including stints on Broadway and television. She was an extraordinary woman with extraordinary talent and will always be remembered for the parts she played.
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