R.I.P.

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Sad sad news.

Estelle Getty has passed away.

The legendary actress died today in her Los Angeles home at 5:35 A.M.

She was 84.

While this is truly sad news, we must be comforted to know that she is in a better place now.

The Golden Girl had been very sick recently and had been fighting dementia for years.

Our thoughts go out to her family.

So sad.

Posted: Jul 22, 2008 at 1:02 pm / Email this »

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Nylia says – reply to this

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I heard she couldnt even reconize the cast from golden girls…so sad..R.I.P.
jesic says – reply to this

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SOOOO sad …. i loved her.

RIP.
Nick says – reply to this

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awe =/ sophia.

r.i.p.
Stern says – reply to this

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Rest in peace and thank you for making me laugh. xoxoxo
Angel says – reply to this

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God I feel like she was my own Grandmother- I have known Sophia actually longer! She was a part of our family and will be missed. My Mom suffers from the same disease…. RIP MA!
Mania says – reply to this

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The Golden Girls is my favorite show, and Sophia will always be able to make me laugh no matter what's going on in my life…. even men who have refused to watch the show with me over the years have admitted to loving Sophia and finally agreed to watch it just for her…. R.I.P. Estelle, thank you for being a friend!
denis says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Jen says – reply to this

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Sophia! I loved her! Rest in Peace. love you muchly
laner says – reply to this

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I LOVED Estelle.

I remember watching the Golden Girls when I was little and felling sad because I thought that because she played an 80-something year old on the show that she was nearing the end- then being thrilled to learn that she was actually like two decades younger and would be around longer.

I loved all the gilrs on that show, but Sophia was BRILLIANT! I loved her stories best. "Picture… Sicilly… 1926."

I hope she knew how many people loved her as she got on in years.
dan says – reply to this

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tear.
no really tear.
RIP
Jon says – reply to this

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The Golden Girls is one of my favorite shows, they just don't make shows like that anymore. Sophia was my favorite, she is one of a kind.. Picture this Sicily 1937…. I think Lifetime needs to put together something in memory of Estelle, she has touched so many lives throughout the years. Golden Girls is the best show on Lifetime I tivo it everyday… Lifetime better not cancell the show since there changing their image b/c the Golden Girls are Lifetime and without the show you will lose the heart of the Lifetime channel.. My prayers go out to her family and may she rest in peace.. Thankyou for being my friend Sophia Petrillo!
mimi2 says – reply to this

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Rose was my FAVORITE!! poor ROSE! i loved her !!!
Nick2 says – reply to this

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I loved her. She was one hilarious comedic actress!

My parents have a satellite dish and all they watch is Golden Girl reruns, the Discovery Channel, and the History Channel.

I wish my grandmothers had been as funny as her. One was just MEAN and the other one had Alzheimer's for so many years, I don't know what she was really like.
jeh says – reply to this

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omg! no!!! i used to watch the golden girls with my grandma when i was younger. that's soo sad!
alush says – reply to this

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Awwww.

Lately, I have been ADDICTED to the golden girls, and she was my favorite one.

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If you threw a part eeeeeey, . . . Invited everyone you knew . . . . . .

You would see, the biggest gift would be from me,

and the card attached would say:

. . . . . . . Thank you for being a friend, Estelle ~

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Evan says – reply to this

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Dear, dear Estelle you will be sorely missed but etched forever in our hearts as a wonderfully funny, lively and brilliant comedienne and actress. You by far were the funniest, sharpest, bitchiest but most warm & honest character on The Golden Girls. Oh how many times you made my sides split and eyes tear with roaring laughter!! My true, sincere condolences to her family, friends and fans. Ms Getty, your legacy will live on forever and you shall be remembered for all time…R.I.P our most beloved Golden Girl. Thank you for being a friend!
chich says – reply to this

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RIP Estelle.

6 feet under is not in a better place tho..
OCCin says – reply to this

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Old people die, she was old, common people!
natal says – reply to this

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i was so sad to find out that estelle getty had passed away. i actually cried when my friend amanda told me. its a tradition that amanda and i watch Golden Girls together everyday. estelle you will be terribly missed and i know that your in a better place and in no more pain. at least your still with us everyday in spirit and on the Golden Girls. RIP
Clare says – reply to this

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Rest in Peace Estelle! Thanks for the laughs!!
Saman says – reply to this

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Estelle all i have to say is …… No…. Thank YOU for being a friend…..

i love you estelle!!!!!
Chris says – reply to this

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Faithfully I watched when they were on NBC prime time and in the late 90's when they returned in syndication…Rest in peace Estelle you brought a smile to my face on so many different occasions!!!The world has lost a geniune GOLDEN GIRL! THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!
Rash says – reply to this

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Rest In Peace Estelle Getty.
LUV Y says – reply to this

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Great person… one of a kind
Mike says – reply to this

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Oh no!! I loved her in the Golden Girls! She was hilarious! RIP Estelle! Yu will be greatly missed
slapp says – reply to this

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AWWWW…IM SO SAD….I LOVE SOFIA!!!!! SO SAD:(
Hello says – reply to this

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"May you rest in peace until I get there."

"Didn't you tip the Guy?"
goveg says – reply to this

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RIP

awww, she was so freakin adorable

shell be missed
cryin says – reply to this

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I can't believe she is gone you will be greatly missed estelle (sophia)!my depest sympothy to all her family!you were the best!xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
lambi says – reply to this

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rip sofia
Shawn says – reply to this

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SO SAD! Even though she lived a fairy long life (Died 3 days before her 85th birthday) It's still sad, Golden Girls is a classic tv show. Bea Arthur doesn't look to good either…..I couldn't imagine watching the show once they all die! Will be too sad.
heath says – reply to this

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awwe so sad… she was such a good actress! r.i.p

ull be in my prayers
jenbu says – reply to this

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estelle hasn't been in for a while, so i'm glad she's badgering folks in the afterlife.
Lucky says – reply to this

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Oh My God.
I Was So Sad When I Heard The News.
Even For Me Being 16 I Always Watch The Golden Girls Every Morning And Afternoon.
And She Was Always My Favorite Character On The Show.
We Will Always Have Sophia Petrillo To Remember Her.
But I Don't See Her As Dead I See Her As Asleep.
We Just Have To Wait Until We Can Welcome Her Back Into The World.
She Will Be Sorely Missed.
I Still Remember This Quote " What Do You Think This Is A Seven Eleven Im Not Open All Night."
Hahahaha.
Im Going To Miss Her.
madda says – reply to this

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hey if you hated golden girls. you watched it for her or blanch……..
Ana ( says – reply to this

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I'll be really missing her. I'm thankful for all the joyful times she made me spend with her acting in The Golden Girls. I hope she's now in a better place. Descansa en paz, Sophia.
munch says – reply to this

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So sad, I loved her in Golden Girls, I still enjoy that show… *tears* I'm sure she's in a much better place now. RIP
Dorot says – reply to this

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Awww. She's been sent to the great big Shady Pines in the sky. See ya, Ma!
Zborn says – reply to this

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"Can I be Pothead?"
bebeb says – reply to this

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RIP i love u soooooooo much

from DUBAI
WOZZA says – reply to this

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RIP sophia you will still make me cry with laughter from heaven, You are my golden girl xx
Libs says – reply to this

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Metuka! she is in a better place now.
Matth says – reply to this

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Picture this … A woman, a fantastic actress, has sadly passed away to be she will be missed but remembered always as the little Sicilian woman with a story for every situation.
Snick says – reply to this

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: ( I'm sad! Thank you for the lovely tribute Perez! God bless Estelle and allllll the Golden Girls - what an awesome show, still one of my faves. Sadly I don't think the remaining 3 will be with us much longer - they're all in their 70s and 80s. In fact, Bea Arthur was a few months OLDER than Estelle who played her mom on the show.
Gabby says – reply to this

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Estelle was a great actress and funny as hell. She will be missed !
Billy says – reply to this

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onward to the big Lanai in the sky…..with tons of italian food….and bamboo purses
Maris says – reply to this

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RIP sofia
Sophi says – reply to this

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Sophia Petrillo = one of television's most unforgettable characters..RIP Estelle you will be missed
Lindy says – reply to this

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R.I.P Sophie…you were one of a kind and part of the greatest sitcom ever!
HATE says – reply to this

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WHAT ABOUT K SWIFT. VERY FAMOUS BALTIMORE DJ HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 29 IN A POOL ACCIDENT!!!!!!! SO SAD… SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. SHE OPENED UP ALOT OF DOORS FOR FEMALE DJ'S EVERYWHERE……….
Genny says – reply to this

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omg i cant believe she died this is so sad man she was the reason i watched the golden girls well at least shes in a better place R.I.P Estelle Getty
funkyfairy says – reply to this

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Rest in peace x
nick says – reply to this

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What great comic timing! She taught me how to be funny! Will be missed!
krugu says – reply to this

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God bless her heart!!!. Anyway she will rest in peace now. I knew she was gonna go soon.. My grandpa had the same illness and it was a blessing in disguise when he died. We wil always will had her on our memory and hearts.
Marco says – reply to this

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PICTURE IT! that was the one line i remember of estelle getty's on golden girls you made me laugh and cry…i know u are in heaven old one……i never met u but if i did i will miss you…..
Linda says – reply to this

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I LOVE the Golden Girls, and I am so sad to hear of her passing. She really made the show. But as you said, she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers to her family and close friends.
Black Betty says – reply to this

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I love a funny old bag… And a pioneer of vaginas in comedy!!!
KidM says – reply to this

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This is a sad day for Getty lovers everywhere.
Deria says – reply to this

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Estelle will be missed. She was my favorite Golden Girl. I can't wait to see her in heaven. Rest in peace Estelle, Sophia MA!!!!

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