Joyce Randolph, Best Known for Role in "The Honeymooners," Passes Away at 99

January 15, 2024

Joyce Randolph, beloved actress best known for her role as Trixie Norton in the hit classic sitcom "The Honeymooners," has passed away at the age of 99, according to her son.

Randolph's son, Randolph Charles, confirmed her death on Saturday evening.

In "The Honeymooners," which aired in the 1950s, Randolph portrayed Trixie, the wife of Ralph's best friend Ed Norton. The show followed the comedic misadventures of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden, played by Jackie Gleason, and his wife Alice, played by Audrey Meadows.

With her role in "The Honeymooners," Randolph became a beloved and iconic figure in television history. She was the last surviving member of the original cast.

The show originally started as a recurring sketch on Gleason's live variety TV show before becoming a standalone sitcom on CBS in 1955. Although only 39 episodes were produced, the characters continued to appear on Gleason's '60s variety show and remained a staple on American television until 1970.

Randolph married businessman Richard Lincoln Charles in 1955. Charles passed away in 1997 at the age of 74. Joyce Randolph is survived by her son.