Estelle Getty passed away :( - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

FoxTailMusic · 07-22-2008, 12:34 PM

Per her website http://www.estellegetty.com/main.html

To all of Estelle's Fans,

Sadly, today July 22, 2008 at 5:35 a.m. Pacific Time, we said our last good-byes to our little friend Estelle, who passed away and made her journey to the great beyond. Although it was a trip that she never wanted to take, she went gracefully, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her very loving care-givers.

Estelle's legacy will live on and on through the comedy and laughter she gave to us all, which will forever keep us laughing out loud.

For us here, who have known and cared for her for so many years, we've lost our dear little friend who always kept us entertained by filling our days with joyful laughter. Estelle's fans across the globe have lost the feisty little lady known as Sophia Petrillo, whose quick wit, cutting remarks, and outrageous punch lines will forever be quoted and remembered.

Estelle was a fighter. She always stood up for the underdogs, fought for equality for all, and always pictured a world filled with "Love and Laughter" --her most favorite catch phrase.

Estelle, we love you and will miss you dearly. We pray that you are met at the Pearly Gate with open arms and a warm welcome by all who have passed before you. If there's a stage over there, I know you'll be on it. If there's a thrift shop, I know you'll be shopping, and if there's a deli, I know you'll be eating there holding court with Rhoda and Sylvia ... and the laughter will be heard throughout the heavens.

Goodbye, dear friend. Thank you for all the talent and love that you've shared with us during your time here on Earth. You have touched my life, and the lives of so many others who will never forget you.

Until we meet again...

Love and Laughter to You,

Paul Chapdelaine

Zoneboy · 07-22-2008, 12:39 PM

This is really sad news, I haven't seen many episodes of The Golden Girls but she was simply wonderful as Sophia.

Estelle

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-22-2008, 12:43 PM

rest in Peace Estelle Getty

catlover79 · 07-22-2008, 12:43 PM

to a marvelous actress. She will be missed.

James"Thunder"Early · 07-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Rest in Peace, Estelle. She was a tremendous talent.

Jude The Obscure · 07-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Indeed.....she deserves to finally rest in peace.

InspectorExstead · 07-22-2008, 12:48 PM

i just saw this on the news.

so sad. i loved her on golden girls.
rip estelle. you were an amazing actress who made many laugh. you will be missed.

phoebe7165 · 07-22-2008, 12:55 PM

I was just watching Golden Girls late last night and still laughing at Estelle's smart-ass lines that I laughed at many times before.

RIP Estelle and thanks for all the laughs!!

BarneyFife · 07-22-2008, 12:59 PM

I really hate to hear that, she was so funny on the Golden Girls. REST IN PEACE Estelle!

HuntingtonM15 · 07-22-2008, 01:05 PM

RIP Estelle

Pavan · 07-22-2008, 01:11 PM

Probably one of the best supporting actresses ever on a sitcom! She will be deeply missed. See our tribute for more info:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ng-golden.html

Wildchats · 07-22-2008, 01:21 PM

This is very sad news. Estelle was one of my favorites on the show next to Betty White.

Yooch · 07-22-2008, 01:33 PM

I just saw it on the news!

RIP, estelle!
A very important part of GG

TVQuack · 07-22-2008, 01:37 PM

RIP Estelle....You will be missed....

htenley74 · 07-22-2008, 01:47 PM

I spent many an evening watching the Golden Girls when I was growing up and now I have passed my love of this show and in particular Estelle Getty's character Sophia to my children. We will miss Ms. Getty but she will live on in the humor and wisdom of Sophia Petrillo. Rest in Peace your fans are going to miss you.

07-22-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
FoxTailMusic 70s/80s sitcom fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 04, 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 48	Estelle Getty passed away :( Per her website http://www.estellegetty.com/main.html To all of Estelle's Fans, Sadly, today July 22, 2008 at 5:35 a.m. Pacific Time, we said our last good-byes to our little friend Estelle, who passed away and made her journey to the great beyond. Although it was a trip that she never wanted to take, she went gracefully, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her very loving care-givers. Estelle's legacy will live on and on through the comedy and laughter she gave to us all, which will forever keep us laughing out loud. For us here, who have known and cared for her for so many years, we've lost our dear little friend who always kept us entertained by filling our days with joyful laughter. Estelle's fans across the globe have lost the feisty little lady known as Sophia Petrillo, whose quick wit, cutting remarks, and outrageous punch lines will forever be quoted and remembered. Estelle was a fighter. She always stood up for the underdogs, fought for equality for all, and always pictured a world filled with "Love and Laughter" --her most favorite catch phrase. Estelle, we love you and will miss you dearly. We pray that you are met at the Pearly Gate with open arms and a warm welcome by all who have passed before you. If there's a stage over there, I know you'll be on it. If there's a thrift shop, I know you'll be shopping, and if there's a deli, I know you'll be eating there holding court with Rhoda and Sylvia ... and the laughter will be heard throughout the heavens. Goodbye, dear friend. Thank you for all the talent and love that you've shared with us during your time here on Earth. You have touched my life, and the lives of so many others who will never forget you. Until we meet again... Love and Laughter to You, Paul Chapdelaine
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07-22-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
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07-22-2008, 12:43 PM	#3
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,412	rest in Peace Estelle Getty
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07-22-2008, 12:43 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Legend Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 69,229	to a marvelous actress. She will be missed.
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07-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#5
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,072	Rest in Peace, Estelle. She was a tremendous talent.
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07-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,421	Indeed.....she deserves to finally rest in peace.

07-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#7
InspectorExstead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,881	i just saw this on the news. so sad. i loved her on golden girls. rip estelle. you were an amazing actress who made many laugh. you will be missed.
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07-22-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,572	I was just watching Golden Girls late last night and still laughing at Estelle's smart-ass lines that I laughed at many times before. RIP Estelle and thanks for all the laughs!!
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07-22-2008, 12:59 PM	#9
BarneyFife Retired Senior Member Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,450	I really hate to hear that, she was so funny on the Golden Girls. REST IN PEACE Estelle!
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07-22-2008, 01:05 PM	#10
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: MI Posts: 10,663	RIP Estelle

07-22-2008, 01:11 PM	#11
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07-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#12
Wildchats Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004	This is very sad news. Estelle was one of my favorites on the show next to Betty White.
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07-22-2008, 01:33 PM	#13
Yooch Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,173	I just saw it on the news! RIP, estelle! A very important part of GG
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07-22-2008, 01:37 PM	#14
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07-22-2008, 01:47 PM	#15
htenley74 Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jul 22, 2008 Posts: 1	I spent many an evening watching the Golden Girls when I was growing up and now I have passed my love of this show and in particular Estelle Getty's character Sophia to my children. We will miss Ms. Getty but she will live on in the humor and wisdom of Sophia Petrillo. Rest in Peace your fans are going to miss you.

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