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Old 07-22-2008, 11:48 AM
 
Location: The Frenchie Farm, Where We Grow 'em Big!
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This just came into breaking news!!!! The news from LA is that Estelle Getty from "The Golden Girls" has died. Three days before her 85th b-day. She will be missed! I loved her character Sophia!

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Old 07-22-2008, 12:35 PM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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That's so sad! I heard that the reason she did not appear on the TVLand awards is b/c she was hit hard w/dementia and no longer recognized those closest to her. She wasn't doing well at all. Still very sad.
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Old 07-22-2008, 03:44 PM
 
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I don't think there has ever been anyone quite like the Sophia character!

Good to know her perfornances are still being enjoyed.
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Old 07-22-2008, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Sheffield, England
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I'll confess I had never heard of Ms. Getty until today but after reading up on her she sounded like a wonderful person who will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace.
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Old 07-22-2008, 04:29 PM
 
Location: Florida
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no doubt. I know I am determined to be a Sophia when I age. Heck, maybe I'll start now!


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I don't think there has ever been anyone quite like the Sophia character!

Good to know her perfornances are still being enjoyed.
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Old 07-22-2008, 05:12 PM
 
Location: Floribama
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I hate to hear this news too. I grew up in the 80's so watching The Golden Girls is a memorable part of my childhood, and so is Estelle Getty aka "Sophia". I have all of the GG seasons on DVD.
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:26 AM
 
Location: Orlando
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Thanks Estelle for the laughs......RIP
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:28 AM
 
Location: Moon Over Palmettos
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Estelle Getty as Sophia was a whip! She'd be missed. I hope the rest of the GG live as long as she did.
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Old 07-23-2008, 06:22 PM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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I'm hearing it for the first time here. It's been a busy past 3 days and finally getting time today to not do much.

Bless her heart.
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Old 07-23-2008, 07:13 PM
 
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I didn't hear that until just now. That is sad
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