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Gilda Radner, in character as Roseanne Roseannadanna, was remembered on "SNL 40" as one of its original cast members. Creative Commons

The “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special Sunday paid tribute to all of the cast and crew who passed away over the years. Included was one of the original “not ready for primetime players,” Gilda Radner, who died in 1989 at the age of 42 from ovarian cancer.

As we saw earlier in the evening, her indelible mark on the SNL legacy is alive and well with Emma Stone’s recreation of Radner’s Weekend Update character Roseanne Roseannadanna.

Here are several other highlights from the "SNL" comedienne:

Concerned Citizen Emily Latella On Weekend Update With Chevy Chase

Gilda Radner's Barbra Walters Impression, Baba Wawa

Radner's Silent Performance Next To Dan Aykroyd For Mel’s Char’s Palace

Radner As Part Of The Iconic “Killer Bees” Sketch

If you want more Radner, you can watch her stand-up special, “Gilda Live,” in its entirety on Hulu:

What’s your favorite Gilda Radner performance? Share in the comments below!

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