Did Estelle Getty's character die on Golden Girls?

[pampchefrhondab]

Oh, I'm so sad - Estelle Getty who played Sophia on Golden Girls passed away.

I was just watching old re-runs of that show the other day. She was so funny in it!

Okay, I'm probably showing my age again - not sure how many of you remember when Golden Girls were on.

 

[susanr613]

yes, i saw it on the news....she was hilarious on the golden girls.

 

[janetupnorth]

I saw that a few hours ago too...she was always so funny!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Oh, how sad!I was just watching reruns of that the other day and thinking how old the girls must be now ... And I think she was younger or the same age as the others.

 

[byrd1956]

That is too bad. When my son was young he loved watching that show and we both enjoyed all the reruns.

 

[lissahope26]

Aww! Love Golden Girl reruns on Lifetime! That show is a classic!

 

[pcjenn]

It can't be an age thing. I'm only 31 and LOVE Golden Girls. I watched them with my mom when I was younger and now I watch them with my girls. My oldest calls them "Go Girls." I cried today when I heard.

 

[leftymac]

Oh, I'm so sad - Estelle Getty who played Sophia on Golden Girls passed away.

I was just watching old re-runs of that show the other day. She was so funny in it!

Okay, I'm probably showing my age again - not sure how many of you remember when Golden Girls were on.

This is how gay I am...I actually shed a few tears when I found out.

I watch Golden Girls every single day.

 

[smspamperedchef]

How sad. I just LOVE her! She is younger than "Dorothy"

 

[rennea]

This is how gay I am...I actually shed a few tears when I found out.

I watch Golden Girls every single day.

Oh I just adore you!!


I too loved watching the golden girls. She had been ill for some time. So sad

 

[Addie4TLC]

Very sad. Yes, I think she was younger than all of them, no wonder she was so spunky!

 

[christy_c]

It can't be an age thing. I'm only 31 and LOVE Golden Girls. I watched them with my mom when I was younger and now I watch them with my girls. My oldest calls them "Go Girls." I cried today when I heard.

Nope, not an age thing. I'm 27 and it's one of my favorites!!

 

[christinaspc]

I love the golden girls it is very sad that she passed away today I also thought it was neat she was younger then the rest and made her to look older. I watch them every day on life time. I can't get enough sometimes of the jokes and such.

 

[jbachen]

I love the golden girls it is very sad that she passed away today I also thought it was neat she was younger then the rest and made her to look older. I watch them every day on life time. I can't get enough sometimes of the jokes and such.

I think I remember hearing a long time ago that when she went in for the audition she made herself look older, and that is how she got the part. This is so sad!

 

[peichef]

I think we should all look at her passing as a release & relief. She had battled advanced Alzheimer's for many, many years (over a decade, I believe). She blessed so many of us with her gift of comedy & now she isn't suffering any more.
I don't mean to seem insensitive. But anyone who has lost a loved one to Alzheimer's knows that her illness was terrible one.

 

[jrstephens]

I love the Golden Girls and still watch reruns. I saw this on Yahoo yesterday. It is sad for the family but a blessing for her if she is in Heaven.

 

[PChefPEI]

Nope, not an age thing. I'm 27 and it's one of my favorites!!

I'm 35 and still remember watching this show everyday with Mom! Sophia was a hoot! So sad....

 

[KellyTheChef]

I am 35 too...and LOVED that show when it was on. Even now, I love seeing the reruns...

Sad that she has passed, but hopefully her suffering is over and she is dancing and smiling in heaven!!

 

[Flamingo]

What a loss she will be missed...............

 

[leftymac]

Let's not forget how great she was in the movie Mannequin as well! I love that movie!! Now I've got "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" in my head.

 

[pcchefjane]

I'm sorry to hear that but having lost a father who had Alzheimer's for 3-1/2 years over 29 years ago, I know it is nothing but good for her in Heaven. Alzheimer's is so awful and there has really not been a lot of progress in all these years. She was always so spunky and could deliver those "zings" with such a straight face!