'Golden Girls' actress Estelle Getty dies at 84

Estelle Getty Passes On
The Movie Blog — Golden Girl Estelle Getty has passed on today sadly. We get the following news from CNN 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. Estelle Getty, was known for playing Sophia on the show “Golden Girls.” Getty, who suffered from advanced dementia, died at about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her Hollywood Boulevard home, said her son, Carl Gettleman of Santa ...

R.I.P.: Estelle Getty
Gingers is the Watchword — ... The oldest Golden Girl, Estelle Getty passed away Tuesday. Apparently she had advanced dimentia, which really sucks. My grandmother died of that, and its a rough disease. ...

Estelle Getty dies at 84
Celebrity Gossip by Celebridiot — ... find success an an actress, but didn’t get her big break until she was in her 60’s and landed the role of an 80 the year old mother. I was nine when Golden Girls came on the air and her one liners always got a great laugh. You can still catch Estelle in syndication nearly 25 years after Golden Girls debuted. Getty, who had advanced dementia, died about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her Hollywood Boulevard home, said her son, Carl Gettleman of Santa Monica. CNN Post from: Celebrity Gossip from Celebridiot ...

RIP: Golden Girl Estelle Getty
Comedy Centric — ... On Tuesday morning, June 22, 84-year-old Golden Girls star Estelle Getty passed away from natural causes in her California home. She had battled Lewy Body Dementia for many years, and her death occurred just three days shy of her 85th birthday. ...

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Golden Gal Estelle Getty’s Golden End
jossip.com 7/22/2008 — It was while watching a rerun of Golden Girls just now — cable news all day long is too much — that we learned of Estelle Getty’s passing , after struggling for years with dementia. Playing Sophia on The Golden Girls for seven ...

Estelle Getty, Dead at 84
celebritysmackblog.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty , best known for her role as Sophia on The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84. Her 85th birthday would have been on July 25th, just three days away. Getty had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia for many years. She ...

It's Hard To Picture It Without Estelle Getty [Passings]
defamer.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty, best known for playing The Golden Girls 's stroke-disinhibited Shady Pines-escapee Sophia Petrillo, has passed away at 5:30 a.m. after a long bout with Lewy body dementia. She was 84. Her son told reporters earlier today , "She was ...

Estelle Getty: Thank You For Being Alive
tmz.com 7/22/2008 — Filed under: R.I.P. "Golden Girl" Estelle Getty has gone to the big lanai in the sky and died at the age of 84.Estelle passed away at 5:35 AM this morning at her L.A. home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Getty had been suffering for years ...

‘Golden Girls’ Mom Estelle Getty Dead at 84
bumpshack.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty, who played the mother Sophia on 'The Golden Girls', has passed away at the age of 84 in her California home.

R.I.P. Estelle Getty
dlisted.com 7/22/2008 — I knew this day was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier. Estelle Getty passed away this morning at her home in Los Angeles. She was 84. Estelle was surrounded by her family and friends when she went away. She suffered from Lewy Body Dementia ...

RIP Estelle Getty.
seriouslyomg.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty passed away today, 3 days short of her 85th birthday. She will alway be remember as the lovable and feisty Sophia Petrilo. She will live on Golden Girls repeats, so please go home and watch her tonight on Lifetime I know I will ...

Estelle Getty Of 'Golden Girls' Dies
starpulse.com 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.

Picture It. Sicily, 1912: A Tribute to Estelle Getty
bestweekever.tv 7/22/2008 — It breaks my heart to even be writing the following sentence, but here it is: The Golden Girls will be a little less golden from now on, as the show matriarch, Estelle Getty , passed away today . Getty played Sofia Petrillo , or "Ma", the fiercely ...

Estelle Getty: Golden Girls Sophia Petrillo Dies (Photos)
bittenandbound.com 7/22/2008 — Estelle Getty, three days shy of 85 years, died at her home in Los Angeles early today. The actress starred in many films but is best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls sitcom that ran from 1985-1992, also starred Beatrice Arthur, Betty White and Rue McClanahan.

Estelle Getty Dies at 84
justjared.buzznet.com 7/22/2008 — Former Golden Girl star Estelle Getty has died at the age of 84, just three days shy of her 85th birthday. Getty had been suffering for years with Lewy Body Dementia, reports TMZ . Her official website, EstelleGetty.com , also had an official ...

R.I.P. Estelle Getty
candykirby.com 7/23/2008 — The “Golden Girl” with the razor-sharp comedic timing, Estelle Getty , has sadly passed away . She was just three days shy of celebrating her 85th birthday. Estelle passed away at 5:35 AM this morning at her L.A. home surrounded by ...

Estelle Getty, Thank You For Being A Friend [Clips]
jezebel.com 7/23/2008 — newVideoPlayer("/estelle_jezebel.flv", 475, 376,""); Estelle Getty, the actress who won our hearts playing Sophia Petrillo — Bea Arthur's salty Sicilian mother — on The Golden Girls died this morning...

So I think I killed Estelle Getty
blogofhilarity.com 7/23/2008 — I don’t write about The Golden Girls too often so I find it a little alarming that mere moments after I post a video involving the show , Estelle Getty dies . Note: Estelle Getty isn’t pictured above but come on, it’s a ...

estelle getty - rest in peace
popbytes.com 7/23/2008 — oh today is a super sad day - earlier today i heard of the passing of estelle getty and my heart just sank :( she died this morning three days before 85th birthday - i knew she had been sick over the last few years suffering from lewy body dementia ...

OMG, no: Estelle Getty
omgblog.com 7/23/2008 — The Queen Mother of the Golden Girls passed away this morning. She was 84. Why did I feel like she would never die? Maybe because she looks like she's been 90 since the eighties. Rest In Peace, Sophia Spirelli Petrillo-Weinstock. Watch a montage of ...

Estelle Getty Dies: Actress of “Golden Girls” Died Today, Age 84 — Stupid Celebrities Gossip

Estelle Getty dies, sophia perillo of The Golden Girls dies at 84 Estelle Getty, the actress that played Sophia Petrillo on “The Golden Girls” has died of lewy body dementia at age 84, three days shy of her 85th birthday. Estelle Getty, suffered for years from advanced dementia, called lewy body dementia, and died today at about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her Hollywood home, ...

Estelle Getty (1923 - 2008) — For Cinephiles by a Cinefille

Estelle Getty, best known for her role as Sophia Pitrello on The Golden Girls , had died. She was 84. While Getty's death was expected (she suffered from advanced dementia), it still saddens me. Bea Arthur might be my favorite Golden Girl, but Estelle Getty holds a special place in my heart.

Estelle Getty: Thank you for being a friend — Accidental Sexiness

I am so sad to hear that Golden Girl Estelle Getty passed away today, three days away from her 85th birthday. She played the role of spunky Sophia on the Golden Girls. I remember falling in love with this show before they were re-runs. Such great comedy! Estelle suffered from dementia in her later years. She is survived by two sons who were at her side when she passed. R.I.P. Estelle ...

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dies — Unreality Primetime

Golden Girl actress, Estelle Getty has died at the age of 84. Getty struggled with her acting career for forty years before landing the role of Sophia on sitcom The Golden Girls in 1985. Getty suffered from advanced dementia and died at her Hollywood Boulevard home. “She was loved throughout the world in six continents, and if they loved sitcoms in Antarctica she would have ...

R.I.P.: Estelle Getty passes at the age of 84 — We Are Movie Geeks

Estelle Getty was a fire cracker. She may have been small in stature but she made up for it in personality, acting and just plain “spunk”. Getty, who suffered from advanced dementia, died at about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at her Hollywood Boulevard home, said her son, Carl Gettleman of Santa Monica.” Estelle was a suffering actress for 40 years before striking ...

Estelle Getty Dies! — Evil Beet Gossip

Oh, sad! The world has lost a comedic angel. Golden Girl Estelle Getty passed away at her LA home on Tuesday. She was 84. In recent years, she’d suffered from advanced dementia, so I’m sure she’s in a much happier place now, being funny without the constraints of her failing body. You’ll be missed, Estelle!

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Passes Away at 84 — PopSugar

Actress Estelle Getty, most beloved for playing sassy Sophia on Golden Girls , passed away early this morning. She had been suffering from advanced dementia and was at her home in LA at the time. Her son had this to say, "She was loved throughout the world in six continents, and if they loved sitcoms in Antarctica she would have been loved on seven continents. She was one of the most ...

R.I.P. Estelle Getty — Celebrity Royale

Estelle Getty , America’s favorite grandmother, has passed away. Estelle Getty died today in her Los Angeles home at the age of 84. The legendary actress had been battling dementia for years and had been very ill. Estelle was best known for playing Sophia in The Golden Girls . Estelle Getty will be missed. She was an outstanding talent. Our thoughts and prayers go out to ...

R.I.P. ESTELLE GETTY... — ZackTaylor.ca | Your #1 Source for Celebrity Gossip & Entertainment News

Golden Girl's Estelle Getty died earlier this morning at the age of 84... She passed away at her L.A. home surrounded by her family and caregivers; She had been suffering for years with Lewy Body Dementia ... Estelle is best known for playing the wise-cracking mother Sophia Petrillo on Golden Girls ... She is survived by her two sons... R.I.P.

Estelle Getty Dies At 84 — Dirt Digger Squad

Estelle Getty, the sharp tongued comedic actor that is most famous for her role as Sophia on Golden Girls, has passed away at home at the age of 84. Getty struggled for years trying to find success an an actress, but didn’t get her big break until she was in her 60’s and landed the [...]

Thank You For Being a Friend, Estelle Getty — Gothamist

Estelle Getty , born Estelle Scher on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1923, and perhaps best known for her role as Sophia on the Golden Girls , has died. Getty was 84 (she would have been 85 on the 25th) and living in Los Angeles; Bloomberg.com reports that "she had been ill for several years with what doctors eventually diagnosed as Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that causes ...

Estelle Getty Dies at 84 — StarMagazine.com

The Golden Girls star Estelle Getty passed away Tuesday after a battle with advanced dementia.

GOLDEN GIRL Estelle Getty Dies at 84 — Give Me My Remote

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Estelle Getty passes away —

Sophia from the Golden Girls was probably one of the best television characters of the 80’s. Sadly, Estelle Getty has passed away, Yahoo!News reports : Getty, who suffered from dementia, passed away early this morning at her Los Angeles home surrounded by her family, according to her son Carl Gettleman. Estelle Getty was one of the most gifted actresses on television at the ...

RIP, Estelle Getty — Snarky Gossip

Aww,man! My favorite Golden Girl has passed away today, she was 84. Come on, I know I’m not the only Golden Girls fangirl out there: Tags: estelle getty , golden-girls Share This

RIP Estelle Getty — In Case You Didn't Know

“Golden Girl” Estelle Getty has gone to the big lanai in the sky and died at the age of 84. Estelle passed away at 5:35 AM this morning at her L.A. home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Getty had been suffering for years with Lewy Body Dementia. Although only a year older than Bea Arthur, Estelle is best known for playing her wise-cracking Sicilian mother Sophia ...

We'll Miss You, Estelle Getty — BuzzSugar

Sad news this morning, Buzz readers: Estelle Getty (a.k.a. Sophia from The Golden Girls ) has passed away at the age of 84 . Best known as Sophia, the snappy, sarcastic mother of Bea Arthur's character Dorothy, Getty endeared herself to audiences everywhere for being hilariously no-nonsense — effectivey shattering the stereotype of the sweet old lady. According to the A , Getty initially ...

Estelle Getty, Dead at 84 — poponthepop.com

Estelle Getty, best known for her role as Sophia on The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84. Her 85th birthday would have been on July 25th, just three days away. Getty had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia for many years. She was surrounded by her family as she passwed away at 5:35am in her [...]

Estelle Getty dead at 84 — TV Squad

One of the Golden Girls has died. Estelle Getty , who played Bea Arthur's mother (even though Arthur was a year older in real life) on the NBC hit comedy Golden Girls (which also starred Betty White and Rue McClanahan), passed away this morning in Los Angeles. Getty was 84 years old and had been suffering from a disease known as Lewy Body Dementia for a number of years. Getty appeared in ...

Estelle Getty Has Died D: — Oh No They Didn't!

"Golden Girl" Estelle Getty has gone to the big lanai in the sky and died at the age of 84. Estelle passed away at 5:35 AM this morning at her L.A. home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Getty had been suffering for years with Lewy Body Dementia. Although only a year older than Bea Arthur, Estelle is best known for playing her wise-cracking Sicilian mother Sophia Petrillo on "Golden ...

Estelle Getty Dies at 84 — StarMagazine.com
The Golden Girls star Estelle Getty passed away Tuesday after a battle with advanced dementia.

Estelle Getty dies at 84 — L.A. Times - TV News
The stage veteran received acclaim as the wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo on 'The Golden Girls.' Getty had been battling Lewy body dementia, her caretaker said. > ...

Estelle Getty Dead at 84 — Extra
Sitcom superstar Estelle Getty died early this morning, after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia, a form of Alzheimer's. Getty played the purse-clutching Sophia Spirelli Petrillo-Weinstock on five different series, most memorably for seven ...

Betty White: "Sophia Will Always Be With Us" — Usmagazine.com
Bea Arthur has released a statement to Usmagzine.com after the death of her Golden Girls co-star Estelle Getty : "Our mother-daughter relationship was one of the greatest comic duos ever, and I will miss her," Arthur said. Getty — who ...

Estelle Getty Dies — OK! Magazine :: News Feed
The Golden Girls star had been suffering from dementia. Estelle Getty died Tuesday morning after a long battle with dementia. She was 84. The Emmy-winning Golden Girl passed away in her Los Angeles home at 5:35 a.m., her...

The Golden Girls: Estelle Getty Dies at 84 — BuddyTV
Estelle Getty, best known as Sophia Petrillo, the wise-cracking old Sicilian mother of Dorothy Zbornak (Beatrice Arthur) on The Golden Girls, has passed away yesterday at 5:35am three days before her 85th birthday, after suffering from Lewy Body ...

Actress Estelle Getty dies at 84 — Variety.com
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 ...

RIP: Estelle Getty — ComingSoon.net - Television
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.

"Golden Girls" star Estelle Getty dies at 84 (Reuters) — Yahoo! News: Television News
Reuters - Emmy-winning actress Estelle Getty, best known as a wise-cracking octogenarian on the popular 1980s and '90s sitcom "The Golden Girls," died on Tuesday. She was 84.

"Golden Girls" star Estelle Getty dies at 84 — Latest News on omg!
Reuters - Emmy-winning actress Estelle Getty, best known as a wise-cracking octogenarian on the popular 1980s and '90s sitcom "The Golden Girls," died on Tuesday. She was 84.

"Golden Girls" star Estelle Getty dies at 84 (Reuters) — Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
Reuters - Emmy-winning actress Estelle Getty, best known as a wise-cracking octogenarian on the popular 1980s and '90s sitcom "The Golden Girls," died on Tuesday. She was 84.

Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at 84 — Latest News on omg!
AP - 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 TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

'Golden Girls' Stars Remember Estelle Getty — Latest News on omg!
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Following the news of Estelle Getty's death, some of her Hollywood counterparts are reacting to the sad news. Among those remembering Estelle were her "Golden Girls" co-stars Bea Arthur and Betty White.

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dead at 84 — Celebrity Fix
Television is mourning one of its Golden Girls.Estelle Getty, the cantankerous octogenarian Sophia on the classic NBC sitcom, has died at the age of 84.

Actress Estelle Getty dies at 84 — Variety.com
TV News: Played Sophia on hit show 'Golden Girls' -- Actress Estelle Getty has died at the age of 84. Her son, Carl Gettleman, says the co-star of the TV show "The Golden Girls" died early Tuesday at home in Los Angeles.

Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at age 84 (AP) — Yahoo! News: Television News
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 TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at age 84 — Latest News on omg!
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 TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' dies at age 84 (AP) — Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
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 TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dead at 84 (E! Online) — Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
E! Online - Television is mourning one of its Golden Girls.

Golden Girl Estelle Getty Dead at 84 (E! Online) — Yahoo! News: Television News
E! Online - Television is mourning one of its Golden Girls.