Estelle Getty (Sofia) Dead at 84.

[todd2000]

So sad The Golden Girls was great, she made that show...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080722/ap_en_ot/obit_getty;_ylt=AqxYqxYqlw.59j2SkoSTe07qGL8C

 

[Clix Pix]

Oh, this is sad news.... I well remember her and she was so funny! Good actress!

 

[dmr727]

Bummer news - I used to watch that show with my parents way back in the day. I was surprised to read that she was only 84 - 'Sophia' looked 84 back in the 80's!

 

[DarkHeraldMage]

Bummer news - I used to watch that show with my parents way back in the day. I was surprised to read that she was only 84 - 'Sophia' looked 84 back in the 80's!

Yeah, it was a great show. I watched with my mom when I was younger and then recently pulled all 7 seasons off DVD and onto my Apple TV to rewatch, only to find I'd never missed an episode.

But yes, I believe Estelle Getty was actually younger than all or most of the other women on the show even though she played the part of the oldest. She was great.

 

[rdowns]

Actually, she was 2 years younger than Bea Arthur, who played her daughter.

 

[gadgetgirl85]

So very sad I loved the Golden Girls and she was what made the show funny

 

[iJohnHenry]

Actually, she was 2 years younger than Bea Arthur, who played her daughter.

You realise such a revelation could get you killed???

I'm sure Estelle would laugh at that one.

 

[sushi]

Oh, this is sad news.... I well remember her and she was so funny! Good actress!

Sad news. She was funny. RIP.

But yes, I believe Estelle Getty was actually younger than all or most of the other women on the show even though she played the part of the oldest. She was great.

I enjoyed watching the Golden Girls. Fun show.

Here are their birthdays (According to Wikipedia):
- Bea Arthur --> May 13, 1922
- Betty White --> Jan 17, 1922
- Estelle Getty --> July 25, 1923
- Rue McClanahan --> Feb 21, 1934

What I found most interesting, is that she played the roll of Maude's mother, but was about a year younger, yet she looked old enough to be her mother. Many years ago, when this was pointed out to me, I could hardly believe it. Estelle Getty always looked older than she was.

Actually, she was 2 years younger than Bea Arthur, who played her daughter.

See above.

 

[deputylove8]

Sad news. I remember watching her when during my childhood days. hehe.Loved the Golden Girls.


Thank you for being a friend...

 

[noodle654]

I dont think I was alive for this...

 

[todd2000]

I dont think I was alive for this...

Surly you've seen an episode in re-runs? If not watch some. They play them on Lifetime. It's a great show!

 

[todd2000]

Lifetime will be airing a 10 episode marathon on Fri. showcasing some of Sophia's best episodes. You can vote for the 10th episode.

I choose "Old Friends", which looks like the winner, she was great in that episode.

http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/special-golden-girls-marathon-friday-honoring-estelle-getty