Bea Arthur Dies At 86
APR 26, 2009 AT 08:29 AM
Bea Arthur, an actress who we all know and love from her time on Golden Girls and in the theatre, has passed away at the age of 86. The family's rep, Dan Watt has announced Bea died in her sleep with loved ones by her side.
Dan Watt, a spokesman for Arthur's family, told the Associated Press that the star had been suffering with cancer, though he did not specify what kind. She died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family by her side, said Watt, who remembered Arthur as "a brilliant and witty woman."
She was an amazing actress and a wonderful mother. RIP
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sad. rip 'maude'. remember those outfits she used to wear? so funny even way back then.
So sad!
She was always my favorite Golden Girl.
She's my favorite Golden Girl, too! :(
We'll miss you Dorothy! RIP
RIP! But she had a long life!
Thank you for being a friend.
..........Traveled down the road and back again..........
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant...........
And if you threw a party.........
Invited everyone you ever knew..............
You would see the biggest gift would be from me.............
And the card attached would say thank you for being a friend.
Aww...that makes me really sad. R.I.P. Dorothy.
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The last five years of my mom's life was riddled with a cancer battle. One thing she really enjoyed when she couldn't do much else, was Golden Girls. Watching it reminds me of the time I spent with her, and it still gives me comfort. Thank you for that Bea Arthur. Rest in Peace.
that is so sweet, thanks for sharing
I had just finished a marathon GG when I heard the news. She was wonderful and the show is still lovely, hideous clothes and all. May she and her family have peace now.
Thank goodness for Bea Arthur and the Golden Girls, if not for shows like that and the People's Court, etc. my summer's as a junior higher would have been even more dismally dull
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