Bea Arthur was such a strong woman. She exuded this in all the characters she played. She (as Angela Lansbury stated) WAS part of a bygone era of television. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of good shows on these days, but nothing like the shows back then. She will be truly missed. I am happy in the fact that she and Estelle will be reunited in heaven as 1/2 of the Golden Girls. It's no doubt to me that Heaven will berolling with laughter!