Bea Arthur Passes Away

Bea Arthur Passes Away
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Bea Arthur, who memorably played Dorothy on "The Golden Girls," has died, reports the Associated Press. She was 86.

A family spokesman tells the AP that Arthur passed away at her home on Saturday. The spokesman said she was battling cancer, but did not elaborate on the cause of death.

Arthur, known for her comedic chops and distinctive voice, won Emmys for “The Golden Girls” and “Maude.” She also captured a Tony Award acting on the stage in the musical “Mame.”

Published 4/25/09 by the Insider

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  • I started watching GGs when I was 10 and now I'm 33. I watched it with my mom. That show taught me about life, death, dating and mother daughter relationships. ROck on!
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • R.I.P Bea Arthur you will be terribly missed. I still watch the Golden Girls and see your Dorothy charm. You had the best sense of humor one of the best. I love you and you will never been forgotten
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • I watched the golden girls from the start and i was there at the end that will always be 1 of my favorite shows. I am so sad to hear about the passing of Bea aka (Dorothy). She will be missed and my heart breaks for her family at this hard time!!!!...
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • Bea you have a beautiful soul and will be missed. I'll always remember watching old Golden Girls episodes with my mom as I grew up.
    Anonymous 4/28/09 Reply
  • Bea you will always be remembered as Maude to me.l loved the show.Sue xo
    Anonymous 4/28/09 Reply
  • She was a wonderful actress and a huge sense of humor! Love ya gbu and r.i.p forever Bea Arthur!Golden girls rock!!!!! May she rest in peace with Estelle Getty too.
    Anonymous 4/27/09 Reply
  • She will always be remembered. By friends, family, fans, even people who looked up to her. She was a woman with a phenomenom sense of humor. R.I.P. to Bea Arthur--Jessica
    Anonymous 4/27/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 4/26/09 Reply