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OH MY GOD ARE YOU SERIOUS. NOOOOOOOOO. :(

I am heartbroken. :( I loved her. Rest in Peace, Bea.

Holy crap I didn't even know she was sick. Wow. RIP :(

Several news sources are now reporting that Bea Arthur passed away today from cancer. :rip: Bea Arthur, and thanks for the many laughs!

This is really sad news, I was a big fan of hers. Rest In Peace Bea Arthur!! :(

Oh wow. I am in complete shock. Ever since I was a kid I've been a fan of hers. I loved watching Maude and I loved her on the Golden Girls. She is a true TV legend. This is just horrible. Rest in peace Bea. :(

Wow - two of our Golden Girls gone in less than a year. Hopefully Dorothy and Sophia are once again together commiserating about Sicily!!

:rip: Bea - we love you!!

She was a wonderful actress who brought us much joy. May she rest in peace.

I was just checking my Twitter account when I saw the Time post about it and I couldn't believe it. Loved her as Dorothy on "The Golden Girls". RIP Bea :rip: :(

****ING CANCER!!!! I HATE IT!!!!


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She was a beautiful person and an amazing actress. She will truly be missed. :crying:

NO ONE did put-downs like Bea. I'd crown her and Abe Vigoda as the sitcom King & Queen of Deadpan. They wouldn't have to move a muscle and the audience would be rolling!! :rofl:

RIP Sonny's girlfriend :(

How very sad indeed. Bea was a comedic genius. I watched Maude during its original run. My mother watched The Golden Days every afternoon. She will be missed. :(

"Cousin Maude's Visit" is one of my favorite episodes of All in the Family. Maude has some great lines in that episode. She really knew how to put Archie in his place. The debate between Archie and Maude over who was a better president, FDR or Richard Nixon, is priceless. :lol:

RIP Bea

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RIP Bea!!:(

God Bless you, Bea Arthur. What an amazing life, two very successful television shows, and she lived to be 86 years old..:) Instead of being sadden about her death, we should embrace her life, for it was very long and very rewarding!

I will always love you, Bea. You'll remain in my heart as Dorothy Zbornak and you'll never, ever be forgotten... :(

Thank you Bea for making us laugh on television. RIP Bea

I didn't know she was sick either. :( I hate losing little parts of classic TV.

Awwww, no.:(
I loved Bea in everything she did... she was so funny and crazy.:crazy:
RIP Bea Arthur, you will be sorely missed.

I watched The Golden Girls when it originally aired. Sorry to hear of her passing.

I watched The Golden Girls when it originally aired.

So did I....I also watched Maude as well loved both shows. RIP Bea:(

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I was stunned when I heard this on the news, I didn't even know that she was sick.

No ****ing way... I can't believe it. RIP :(.

I'm going to miss Bea Arthur.:(

:( :( :(
There are only two GGs left now...very, very sad.

That's tough. My thoughts and prayers are with her family & friends. RIP Bea, a nice lady and a good acress..:rip:

Rest in peace Pussycat.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crying:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crying:
You said it, Lu. The whole week sucked - Bea's passing just capped it off. :(

You said it, Lu. The whole week sucked - Bea's passing just capped it off. :(


What's with people I love and respect dying lately, who's next?! :crying:

I couldn't believe it when I heard it. My mom told me. She asked if I heard who died, and I was praying that it wasn't one of the Golden Girls. Sadly, it was. It is so crazy that two of the four girls are already gone. It hit me hard tonight, realizing that these amazing women aren't going to be around forever. She will be missed by so many! RIP Bea.

I couldn't believe it when I heard it. My mom told me. She asked if I heard who died, and I was praying that it wasn't one of the Golden Girls. Sadly, it was. It is so crazy that two of the four girls are already gone. It hit me hard tonight, realizing that these amazing women aren't going to be around forever. She will be missed by so many! RIP Bea.

Bea's death also made me realize that the cast of GG isn't going to be around forever. Betty and Rue seem to be in good health but we never know what will happen. Bea kept her illness private and many are in shock over her death.

RIP: I always enjoyed Bea's roles, especially as Maude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NySe8odbJoU Thank you for being a friend.

Bea seemed like such a strong woman. A real fighter. I'm sure that's why she kept her illness private.

I'm sorry to hear about her death. I've enjoyed her on The Golden Girls. May she rest in peace. :rip:

On Today Show this morning they had a segment of Bea Arthur on "The Golden Girls" which Rue was on the phone talking to the Today crew from NY. They had some clipping of Maude, Golden Girls, & Mame.

Rest in peace Pussycat.


Aww - that's so beautiful and simple but says so much.


I didn't hear the news until the late news last night. I had no idea she had cancer. Again, what class to keep it secret and go out with her privacy and dignity.

Not only will I always remember her as both Maude and Dorothy, but still picture her at the awards show with that seal. Again, like Monika said, no one could do deadpan "drop dead" looks like she could.

I fell asleep last night thinking of her now with Sophia in heaven (and driving each other lovingly nuts up there). :)

Goodnight Sweet Bea. :(

The best of Dorothy from the Golden Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usM-LWe_iJY

She will be missed.

Now Maude is in Heaven asking Archie Bunker who's the best president...FDR or Nixon...right in front of FDR and Nixon.

Also, her role in "Mame" will still be etched in my mind for awhile.

Also, her role in "Mame" will still be etched in my mind for awhile.

Unfortunately I never saw her in that. I've only watched the Rosiland Russell version (which I adore). I just read this morning about her in Mame. I figured she would have played Mame, but she played Vera!!!! LOL It would be weird seeing her playing a drunk.

Bea seemed like such a strong woman. A real fighter. I'm sure that's why she kept her illness private.
Bea always came across to me as fiercely protective of her privacy, so it does not surprise me she would keep her illness secret. It reminds me of Elizabeth Montgomery keeping her cancer secret as well.

Rest In Peace Bea.

There have been Actors/Actresses over the years who have kept there Cancer a Secret. Roxie Roker(The Jefferson) is a good Example. I can Understand why some people would want to keep it a secret.

Rest In Peace Bea.

There have been Actors/Actresses over the years who have kept there Cancer a Secret. Roxie Roker(The Jefferson) is a good Example. I can Understand why some people would want to keep it a secret.
Exactly. One of my co-workers recently passed away, and only a select few knew she had cancer until after she died. She didn't want anyone to know. I can totally understand.

Bea's death also made me realize that the cast of GG isn't going to be around forever. Betty and Rue seem to be in good health but we never know what will happen. Bea kept her illness private and many are in shock over her death.
Betty is the oldest of the four - just turned 87 in January, so I have no doubt in my mind that she'll make it to 90 because, well, she's Betty. :) And Rue is just a few years younger than my grandma so I would say for sure she'll be around for quite a while longer. :heart:

I've been so busy lately... I haven't even had the time to sit down to watch a GG episode or two. It's gonna be tough watching GG now, knowing mother and daughter are both gone. :(

Betty is the oldest of the four - just turned 87 in January, so I have no doubt in my mind that she'll make it to 90 because, well, she's Betty. :) And Rue is just a few years younger than my grandma so I would say for sure she'll be around for quite a while longer. :heart:

I've been so busy lately... I haven't even had the time to sit down to watch a GG episode or two. It's gonna be tough watching GG now, knowing mother and daughter are both gone. :(

It will be hard for me to watch the show too. I started to watch an episode this morning on Hallmark but I ended up falling back to sleep. I got sad immediately when the opening credits started. Betty seems to be in good health. It doesn't seem like she is 87. I think Rue will be around for awhile too.

God Bless You, Maude. Thank you for teaching all women to believe in themselves, then as well as now. You will be sorely missed.
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Exactly. One of my co-workers recently passed away, and only a select few knew she had cancer until after she died. She didn't want anyone to know. I can totally understand.


For sure. When I was diagnosed, I kept it to myself, and only let Frank know until I knew what I was dealing with. I didn't let my employer know or anyone outside of the family. I've still downplayed a lot of it to my family. I didn't want them going through too much of it because I know what it does to family members. Had mine been terminal, I don't think I would have told many people other than my closest of friends - and then, only near the end to say goodbye. I'd rather people remember me funny and full of life as I'm sure Bea did. Apparently she had cancer for quite a long time too.

I'm glad she had privacy to the end and went with dignity.

Whenever a celebrity dies, my sister & I play this little game. Whoever finds out about the death first, plays 20 questions to the other and the other tries to figure out who it is. It was my turn to guess this time. I asked "Was she on a show that we watch", and she replied, "That's the really sad thing about this death is that she was on a show that we watch".

Just the other day, I was watching "History of the World Part 1". Bea has a small part in that movie as the umemployment lady. I love the scene between her & Mel Brooks.

She asks him "Occupation?"
He replies "Stand-up philosopher"
Bea: "What?"
Mel: "Stand-up philosopher"
Bea: "Oh, you mean a bullsh*t artist!"

Loved Bea, and she will sorely be missed:rip:

I just saw a few minutes of Larry King Live which he was talking to Betty White & Rue McClanahan on the phone to talk about the memories of Bea Arthur.