Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Estelle Getty of 'The golden girls' dies at 84



Estelle Getty, much loved actress of the Golden Girls died today at 84, three days before her 85th birthday. Getty played the tiny witty actress that people loved. "The Golden Girls" ran for 173 episodes from 1985-1992.
She had wonderful one liners that was part of her charm. Estelle knew she loved acting from tender age of four, when she saw a vaudeville show. Prior to hitting it big in Hollywood, Estelle worked low paying office jobs to help support her family. She continued to strive to make it as a stage actress. Her parents supported her dream; however they insisted that she learn office skills so that she would have something to fall back on.
Estelle Getty will be fondly remembered in her role as Sophia Petrilla, Arthur's mother on the Golden Girls.

Here is a Funny Video with Estelle Getty,



She was a luxury watch lover