Angela Lansbury 'Deeply Saddened' by Bea Arthur's Passing

Angela Lansbury 'Deeply Saddened' by Bea Arthur's Passing
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Actress Angela Lansbury shares her thoughts about the passing of Bea Arthur.

Lansbury released the following statement to "The Insider":

"Bea Arthur and I first met when we did 'Mame' together in 1965. She became and has remained 'My Bosom Buddy' ever since. I am deeply saddened by her passing, but also relieved that she is released from the pain. I spoke to Matt, her son, yesterday and I was aware that her time was imminent. She was a rare and unique performer and a dear, dear friend.”

Arthur passed away at her home on Saturday at the age of 86.

Published 4/25/09 by the Insider

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  • Feeling so sad about Bea Arthur's passing. She and Ms. Lansbury are icons from another era and it is so sad when they leave us, but with the wonderful work she leaves, she'll be with us always. Thoughts to her family.
    Anonymous 4/28/09 Reply
  • my husband and i watched the golden girls every night we just loved her she was a great person
    Anonymous 4/26/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 4/26/09 Reply