After a public battle with ovarian cancer, comic actress Madeline Kahn died Friday in a Manhattan hospital. She was 57.

Madeline Kahn, an Oscar-nominated actress and comedian best known for her work in the films Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles, dies of ovarian cancer.

Corpus Christi Caller-Times Madeline Kahn dead of ovarian cancer at 57

Veteran funnywoman Madeline Kahn announced today that she is undergoing "aggressive treatment" for ovarian cancer.

Madeline Kahn, star of Paper Moon, Blazing Saddles, What's Up Doc - profile of the actress, and singer, who lost her fight against cancer on Dec 3rd 1999. Post your tribute in the forum.

Nov. 11, 1999 Madeline Kahn battles ovarian cancer By Dr. Jonathan M. Sackier and John Morgan, A Doctor in Your House.com Madeline Kahn goofs with Bill Cosby during the shooting of their CBS show `Cosby` (AP).

The Oscar-nominated star of "Blazing Saddles" ends her battle with ovarian cancer.

Article by Sasha Stone.

Requiem for Madeline Kahn - by Tim Wick

Some links to video- and audio-files, which are about Madeline's desease.