The Loss Of An Icon! Rue McClanahan Has Passed

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It is with great sadness that PerezHilton.com exclusively reports and has confirmed that iconic actress Rue McClanahan has passed away.

She was 76 years old.

The legendary actress - Golden Girls and Maude - died at 1 AM this morning at New York Presbyterian Hospital .

We're told she suffered a massive stroke.

At the time of her death, McClanahan was surrounded by family and loved ones. "She went in peace," says her manager.

While this news incredibly sad, Rue had been very sick for a while and at least she is no longer in pain.

Our condolences to her family and the world.

We've lost a great one!

Posted: Jun 3, 2010 at 11:23 am / Email this »

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K0Bb19_ says – reply to this

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R.i.P Rue
Eric Theodore Cartman says – reply to this

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Exclusive: Not divided or shared with others, a news report that is reported first by one news organization

Exaggerate much, Mario.

RIP Rue.

Suck my balls!
_nin3te3n86_ says – reply to this

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whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?!?!?! RIP RUE…hold it down behind the big pearly gates of heaven
Laury says – reply to this

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NOOOOO!! Not Rue!! Oh man this is so sad… So now Betty is the last Golden Girl standing… Please God, don't take her away from us too soon!
isis_madjik says – reply to this

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RIP Rue… you will be missed by everyone
jp1988 says – reply to this

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So sad! A true TV icon…forget these reality TV bimbos, Rue had spunk and talent to back it up. At least we still have Betty!
stellagranos says – reply to this

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Way to go, Perez - exploit someone's death in order to promote yourself.
ChrisJ says – reply to this

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So true Perez………We have lost a great one!
harleyq says – reply to this

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Aww, one of the few celebrity deaths that I actually feel sad about.
ALFREDOXO says – reply to this

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SO SAD R*I*P
DYNO DAVE says – reply to this

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GOD DAMN MARIO DID YOU KILL BLANCE ??????
SMILE! You're on Candid Camera! says – reply to this

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R.I.P.
cubsgrl96 says – reply to this

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Rest in peace, Rue. You'll be greatly missed.
flora_tink says – reply to this

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damn.
she was the funny one too!

R.I.P.
hdzeng77 says – reply to this

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So so so SAD …
sufcgaz says – reply to this

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Last night, I was watching Celebrity Ghost stories (in the UK) and Rue was on. I thought to myself, wow, I haven't seen Rue for ages. I'm devastated by this news as Rue was one of the funniest woman going. G_D bless you funny lady!!! May you always have the last laugh! xxxx
perezita1239 says – reply to this

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you are a self-promoting pig. you're reporting a death and what do you have to include? a picture of you and her and the fact that you are reporting it exclusively. it's so fucked up.