
Death Summary: Beatrice Arthur died peacefully in her Greater Los Angeles Area home in the early morning hours of April 25, 2009. She had been suffering from cancer for some time, but it's unsure if this is the result of her death.
Who was Bea Arthur : Arthur was a comedian, singer and actress who is probably best known for her roles in the widely popular television shows Maude and The Golden Girls.
In 1972 Arthur was cast as the title character in the series entitled Maude. In the series, Maude lived in the community of Tuckahoe, Westchester County, New York with her husband Walter and divorced daughter Carol. The show was a spin-off from All in the Family.
In 1985 Arthur was cast as Dorothy Zbornak, a divorced substitute living in Miami with three other sassy old ladies. In the show Estelle Getty was cast as her mother, even though Getty was a year younger than Arthur in real life. The Golden Girls was a huge hit, it remained in the top 10 for six seasons.
Later in life she made guest apperances on Malcom in the Middle, and she also made an apperance in the HBO television show Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Who was Bea Arthur : Arthur was a comedian, singer and actress who is probably best known for her roles in the widely popular television shows Maude and The Golden Girls.
In 1972 Arthur was cast as the title character in the series entitled Maude. In the series, Maude lived in the community of Tuckahoe, Westchester County, New York with her husband Walter and divorced daughter Carol. The show was a spin-off from All in the Family.
In 1985 Arthur was cast as Dorothy Zbornak, a divorced substitute living in Miami with three other sassy old ladies. In the show Estelle Getty was cast as her mother, even though Getty was a year younger than Arthur in real life. The Golden Girls was a huge hit, it remained in the top 10 for six seasons.
Later in life she made guest apperances on Malcom in the Middle, and she also made an apperance in the HBO television show Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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a soft gentle soul who knew how to make us laugh. Will miss her greatly!
one of the greatest, if not the greatest, commediennes of our time …I could always count on her to make me laugh, especially when it was most difficult…she will be missed… she was one in a lifetime.
You where a great lady who I love to watch every gold girl show you ever made. I love you, will miss you even those we never met you were like a grandmother to me you will be miss dearly Julianne
We’ll miss you, Bea! What an awesome lady!
You gave my mother & myself countless hours of pleasure!
Our Hearts and Prayer go out to the family and friends of Bea..We will MISS you very much..Love to all..
I’ve have watched re-run after re-run of Golden Girls. Seen you play in Maud, and All in the Family and I still can not stop laughing. You will be sorely missed. I will keep watching the Golden Girls.
I have always loved the Golden girls and also loved Maude when she played on Maude….I still watch the Golden Girls,i love them all on it…See u in Heaven Bea….Love Dreama
i am sadden by the death of one of my favorite actors of all time. ms. arthur left a wonderful and rich legacy for everyone to enjoy. she was and always will be a golden girl and the one and only maude. my heart goes out to her family and to the die hard fans like me who has lost a great family member…rest in peace ms. arthur please….
I have always enjoy watching you. You will be miss may God be with the family.
A true comedic genius whose comedic timing was priceless. A classic. God Bless Bea. Rest in Peace
I loved you as “Maude” but loved you even more as “Dorothy” On the “Golden Girls”. My goodness, you just don’t know how much we all will miss you, thank you for so many laughs…rest in peace friend.
dear bea`s family i loved your mother very much i will miss her so much god bless you all
dear bea family i love the golden girls show i will buy very one of the dvd`s i have season 7 the show was so funny i love all of the woman on the show god bless you all ( betty and rue hi so sorry for your losed of two friend (bea and estelle i will you both bery much so many of my fave stars died god bless everyone on tv by donna i love you all tv star all of you young and old(xxx000)
What a wonderful lady Bea was,I watched the show all of the time,you are greatly missed and loved.
As a fan of Maude, All in the Family, and finally Th Golden Girls, you (Bea) have always made me laugh and you will be missed dearly. The mold was completely destroyed after you were created, We will miss you…
we all will miss u soo much !! me and my mom loved watching ur show!!WE ALL KNOW THAT U R NOT SUFFIRNG ANYMORE AND U ARE IN A WAY BETTER PLACE !!
RIP ♥Exie
RIP BEA
I used to watch bea when i was young she was my favorite actress like her wittyness and her way with word on the golden girls she’s the true reason why i like the show now i have my whole family watching it
living in the Uk, I have just found out about this lovely lady’s passing.
Certainly missed here… Rest In Peace Bea, xx
God bless you Bea, you brought laughter and joy to so many in your lifetime, myself included. I will always love you, Dorothy Zbornak!
Loved her in the Golden Girls. Could always bring a laugh. Still watch the reruns.
Bea was a great actress. She gave me great joy to watch her on the Golden Girls. Bea was great also in other shows. See you in heaven.
Another death I had not heard about until now. She will be missed by so many. God bless.
your were like my second mother ,you reminded me of her in so many way, I still watch your rerun shows and love you very much, God hold you close
You are truly a “Golden girl” and the hysterics you created in “Soap” was quite a foam and bubbly. I will miss you Bea.
i love you. when people ask me to describe myself i just say that i’m all four of the golden girls rolled up in one1 that’s crazy isn’t it!
She was amazing and i loved her in the golden girls!! I still watch that show!! you will be missed!
I’m a big fan of yours Bea! Even in death I watch your shows still. We miss and love you
I loved her on the show Golden Girls. She was my favorite character.
SHE WAS THE BEST