“Golden Girls” Actress Dies At 84
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(July 22, 2008)--Actress Estelle Getty, the co-star of the TV show “The Golden Girls,” died early Tuesday at the age of 84.

Getty’s son, Carl Gettleman, said his mother died early Tuesday at home in Los Angeles.

Gettleman says she suffered from advanced dementia.

The diminutive actress spent 40 years struggling for success before landing the role of a lifetime in 1985, playing the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on "The Golden Girls."
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Posted by: Anon Location: waco on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:49 AM
I loved Estelle Getty. She was one funny lady on The Golden Girls. It is still an all time favorite of my family. She will be greatly missed in the entertainment world.
Posted by: dmg Location: waco on Jul 23, 2008 at 08:37 PM
I loved The Golden Girls--Sophia reminded me so much of my late mother in law, very quick-witted and sassy. May they both rest in peace!
Posted by: TxTigger Location: Ft Hood on Jul 23, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Wow. We still watch re-runs occasionaly. That was an awesome cast and Ms. Estelle was one saucy lady. Loved her. Rest in Peace
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 23, 2008 at 09:39 AM
this is so sad!
Posted by: Golden Girls Fan on Jul 22, 2008 at 10:58 PM
I still watch the reruns and "Ma" made the show. Just loved her, bless her heart.
Posted by: Sparky Location: Killeen on Jul 22, 2008 at 07:45 PM
WOW! She was my favorite likewise. She had one liners that were awesome. I thought she was older also. She was so cute! My prayers are with the family.
Posted by: wendy on Jul 22, 2008 at 03:05 PM
how sad! she will be missed!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Killeen on Jul 22, 2008 at 02:53 PM
She was the youngest of the Girls. Didn't she play an 80-year-old twenty years ago???
Posted by: Jennifer on Jul 22, 2008 at 01:59 PM
She was my favorite too!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:53 PM
awwww, Sophia was my favorite!
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