3 days before her 85th birthday Golden Globe and Emmy award winning actress Estelle Getty has passed away. Getty’s longtime caregiver said:

 ”Sadly, today July 22, 2008 at 5:35 a.m. Pacific Time, we said our last good-byes to our little friend Estelle, who passed away and made her journey to the great beyond. Although it was a trip that she never wanted to take, she went gracefully, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her very loving care-givers. Estelle’s legacy will live on and on through the comedy and laughter she gave to us all, which will forever keep us laughing out loud…  Estelle was a fighter. She always stood up for the underdogs, fought for equality for all, and always pictured a world filled with “Love and Laughter” - her most favourite catch phrase. Estelle, we love you and will miss you dearly. We pray that you are met at the Pearly Gate with open arms and a warm welcome by all who have passed before you…. You have touched my life, and the lives of so many others who will never forget you.”     

Even though Getty played the eldest member of the ‘Golden Girl’s she was the second youngest. Getty is survived by her two adult sons from her marriage to Arthur Gettleman who passed away in 2004.Here now is a clip from the show that made her famous. Enjoy, laugh, and remember. 

   


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