Doris Belack, who was the first (of 2) to play Gloria, Dorothy's sister, and Sophia's daughter, has passed away.

She was 85- decent life. R.I.P. Her husband of 65 years passed four months prior.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/arts/television/doris-belack-judge-on-tvs-law-order-dies-at-85.html