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Bullet · 11-07-2005, 02:55 PM

Does anyone know the current status of Estelle Getty's health. I remember that Bea Arthur said the she has dementia. But I just wondered if anyone has heard anything else. I grew up watching the Golden Girls, and I really love all those actresses.

goldeng4ever · 11-12-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullet

Does anyone know the current status of Estelle Getty's health. I remember that Bea Arthur said the she has dementia. But I just wondered if anyone has heard anything else. I grew up watching the Golden Girls, and I really love all those actresses.

I was wondering the same thing...can anyone help?

goldeng4ever · 11-12-2005, 01:22 PM

I found this info on her websight, but if anyone knows anything more recent, let me know.Estelle you are in my prayers.

Estelle has been living with what was believed to be Parkinson's disease for more than ten years. Her doctors have now diagnosed her condition as Lewy Body Dementia. Each day presents a different struggle for her. Three main symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia are:

1. Fluctuating alertness and/or cognition
2. Recurrent visual hallucinations
3. Parkinson's Disease symptoms.

She is both appreciative of and strengthened by all the support and concern of her loving fans. Be assured, Estelle has the best care available.

80sTrivia · 11-13-2005, 08:33 AM

It is so very sad to hear of Estelle's continuingly declining health. She was such a vibrant, incredible woman...

PrettyinPink55 · 11-13-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

It is so very sad to hear of Estelle's continuingly declining health. She was such a vibrant, incredible woman...

I agere.

It's heartbreaking to hear that the cast visits her and she doesn't remember them.

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-13-2005, 01:30 PM

It is so Heart Breaking to see Estelle Getty Suffing with Dementia
Estelle Getty is in my Prayers every Night.

hayes · 11-15-2005, 03:43 AM

did anyone else see recently like in the last couple months, entertainment tonight had an update with Betty speaking of Estelle's health status and how she didn't recognize her anymore and she would not be visiting again as it was simply too hard to see her in such a shape

this news broke my heart and I think about her often

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-15-2005, 03:05 PM

I missed that airing of Entertainment Tonight
The Night Betty White Talked About Estrlle Getty.

hayes · 11-22-2005, 08:48 PM

update on estelle on Entertainight Tonight!!!

this evening!!!!

missjohnR · 11-23-2005, 09:48 PM

On Entertainment Tonight, the golden girls said she is still the same last time they saw her and talkd with her over the phone. All she would say over the phone is 'Yes" like your asking her a question. But Betty talked with her 3 months ago and she was alert and talking. She had better luck than Bea and Rue. It so sad to see her and even hear about whats she's going through. She slips away each day when she's not alert. I will hate to hear that's she no longer here when the time comes.

11-07-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
Bullet Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 102	Estelle Getty Question Does anyone know the current status of Estelle Getty's health. I remember that Bea Arthur said the she has dementia. But I just wondered if anyone has heard anything else. I grew up watching the Golden Girls, and I really love all those actresses.

11-13-2005, 08:33 AM	#4
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	It is so very sad to hear of Estelle's continuingly declining health. She was such a vibrant, incredible woman...
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11-15-2005, 03:05 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Estelle Getty Question I missed that airing of Entertainment Tonight The Night Betty White Talked About Estrlle Getty.

11-23-2005, 09:48 PM	#10
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11-12-2005, 01:22 PM	#3
goldeng4ever Member Forum Cub Join Date: Nov 12, 2005 Posts: 2	I found this info on her websight, but if anyone knows anything more recent, let me know.Estelle you are in my prayers. Estelle has been living with what was believed to be Parkinson's disease for more than ten years. Her doctors have now diagnosed her condition as Lewy Body Dementia. Each day presents a different struggle for her. Three main symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia are: 1. Fluctuating alertness and/or cognition 2. Recurrent visual hallucinations 3. Parkinson's Disease symptoms. She is both appreciative of and strengthened by all the support and concern of her loving fans. Be assured, Estelle has the best care available.

11-15-2005, 03:43 AM	#7
hayes D R e A M Occasional Poster Join Date: May 31, 2005 Posts: 59	did anyone else see recently like in the last couple months, entertainment tonight had an update with Betty speaking of Estelle's health status and how she didn't recognize her anymore and she would not be visiting again as it was simply too hard to see her in such a shape this news broke my heart and I think about her often

11-22-2005, 08:48 PM	#9
hayes D R e A M Occasional Poster Join Date: May 31, 2005 Posts: 59	update on estelle on Entertainight Tonight!!! this evening!!!!