hollywoodreporter.com - 7/22/2008
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Estelle Getty, who played meddling mother Sophia on "The Golden Girls," died Tuesday morning. She was 84. Getty, who suffered from advanced dementia, died around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her Hollywood Boulevard home, said her son, Carl Gettleman of Santa Monica. Getty won an Emmy Award in 1988 for her portrayal of the feisty octogenarian. For her role as Sophia, Getty also notched a Golden Globe ...
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Estelle Getty: 1923-2008
Movie Dearest —
Very sad news today: Estelle Getty, beloved star of The Golden Girls, passed away at the age of 84. Getty won an Emmy (out of seven nominations) and a Golden Globe for her indelible portrayal of the feisty Sophia Petrillo on the classic sitcom. Her character was so popular, she made guest appearances in the role on Blossom and Nurses and co-starred in the Girls spin-offs The Golden Palace and Empty Nest. Outside of television, she originated the role of ...
Estelle Getty Dies
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... Estelle Getty, most well known for her role as Sophia on the hit comic classic “The Golden Girls”, died this morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. She passed away at her home on Hollywood Boulevard after suffering from Alzheimer’s for some time. ...
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ap.google.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at 84 By BOB THOMAS 17 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on ...
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ComingSoon.net - Television 7/22/2008
Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.
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Variety.com 7/22/2008
TV News: Played Sophia on hit show 'Golden Girls' -- Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV’s “The Golden Girls,” died ...
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Before "Desperate Housewives," show creator Marc Cherry produced and wrote for "The Golden Girls." Now, he's remembering the beloved Estelle Getty , who suffered from advanced dementia and passed away earlier today at 84. ...
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