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Evil Zebra · 08-30-2024, 09:25 AM

On the passing of his mother, Betty Bridges

JamesG · 08-30-2024, 09:25 AM

Betty A. Bridges Dies: Mother of Todd Bridges was 83
by Erik Pedersen
August 29, 2024

Betty A. Bridges, who guested on dozen of popular TV series during a 40-year career ranging from "Good Times" and "Charlie’s Angels" to "Lou Grant" and "Hill Street Blues" to "ER" and "2 Broke Girls" and later was a prominent acting coach, died August 27. She was 83.

She died at the Phoenix home of her son, "Diff’rent Strokes" and reality TV star Todd Bridges, where she had been in hospice care. Rep Elizabeth Much confirmed her death to Deadline, but no cause was given.

She played a crucial role in Todd’s recovery from addiction. Her family said her tough love and unwavering support highlighted the profound impact of family and friends in overcoming life’s toughest battles.

https://deadline.com/2024/08/betty-a...er-1236073436/

umfan87 · 08-30-2024, 12:45 PM

condolences to Todd and his family may she rest in peace

icecream · 08-30-2024, 03:33 PM

I did not know Todd's mother was an actor as well.

EccentricGenius · 08-30-2024, 04:53 PM

Sad news indeed. I remember seeing her pop up sporadically on Diff'rent Strokes throughout its long run, most notably in season one's "Willis' Birthday," in which she had a guest-starring role as Vernon's (Anthony Thompkins) mom, Mrs. Brooks; her voice would later be heard off-camera--on a cassette recording--as Arnold and Willis' late mother, Lucy Mae Jackson, in season five's "Memories." I also remember her memorable guest appearance on Good Times ("The Nude") alongside the late, great Carl Weathers (who passed away back in February).

May Betty Bridges rest in peace...she will be missed.

08-30-2024, 09:25 AM	#1
Evil Zebra Friend of the late Dana Plato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,746	Thoughts and Prayers to Todd Bridges and family... On the passing of his mother, Betty Bridges Attached Images

08-30-2024, 09:25 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	Todd Bridges' Mother, Actress Betty A. Bridges, Dies at 83 Betty A. Bridges Dies: Mother of Todd Bridges was 83 by Erik Pedersen August 29, 2024 Betty A. Bridges, who guested on dozen of popular TV series during a 40-year career ranging from "Good Times" and "Charlie’s Angels" to "Lou Grant" and "Hill Street Blues" to "ER" and "2 Broke Girls" and later was a prominent acting coach, died August 27. She was 83. She died at the Phoenix home of her son, "Diff’rent Strokes" and reality TV star Todd Bridges, where she had been in hospice care. Rep Elizabeth Much confirmed her death to Deadline, but no cause was given. She played a crucial role in Todd’s recovery from addiction. Her family said her tough love and unwavering support highlighted the profound impact of family and friends in overcoming life’s toughest battles. https://deadline.com/2024/08/betty-a...er-1236073436/ Attached Images

08-30-2024, 03:33 PM	#4
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,904	I did not know Todd's mother was an actor as well.
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08-30-2024, 12:45 PM	#3
umfan87 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 05, 2017 Location: waterloo, iowa Posts: 87	condolences to Todd and his family may she rest in peace

08-30-2024, 04:53 PM	#5
EccentricGenius Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 771	Sad news indeed. I remember seeing her pop up sporadically on Diff'rent Strokes throughout its long run, most notably in season one's "Willis' Birthday," in which she had a guest-starring role as Vernon's (Anthony Thompkins) mom, Mrs. Brooks; her voice would later be heard off-camera--on a cassette recording--as Arnold and Willis' late mother, Lucy Mae Jackson, in season five's "Memories." I also remember her memorable guest appearance on Good Times ("The Nude") alongside the late, great Carl Weathers (who passed away back in February). May Betty Bridges rest in peace...she will be missed.