R.I.P.
"Bewitched" Star Alice Ghostley Dies at 81

Alice GhostleyAlice Ghostley, who was best known for playing Esmeralda on "Bewitched" and Bernice on "Designing Women," has died at 81. Ghostley died Friday at her home in Studio City after a long battle with colon cancer and a series of strokes.

Ms. Ghostley won a Tony for best featured actress in, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window." Ghostley's film credits include, "To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Graduate," "Gator" and "Grease."

Alice Ghostley was married to actor Felice Orlandi, who died in 2003, and is survived by her sister, Gladys.

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31. OMG TMZ did a nice obituary? They were actually respectful?

Wow, I am speechless.

Posted at 3:16PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Kitty

32. She wasn't Esmarelda! She was Mrs. Kravitz across the street! She'll be missed!

Posted at 3:15PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by PammyWammy

33. I LOVED HER SO MUCH! SHE WAS ALSO FUNNY ON DESIGNING WOMEN.

Posted at 3:15PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by POOH

34. I LOVED when she would sing "Black Man, Black Man" on Designing Women. She was funny and talented.

Posted at 3:22PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Matt

35. 31. She wasn't Esmarelda! She was Mrs. Kravitz across the street! She'll be missed!

Posted at 3:15PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by PammyWammy


YES SHE WAS! Geeze, good thing you're not a rocket scientist....

Posted at 3:23PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by MBJ

36. Mrs. Kravitz was one of the best parts of that show. Awesome actress! RIP

Posted at 3:42PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by spankyotoole

37. As I read these obituaries, I'm beginning to experience what my grandparents and parents have gone though before me. This is what it's like to get old. To watch your childhood memories slowly die off one by one. Soon when there comes a time that you don't recognized the names anymore. That's when you realize that you've outlived your generation. I remember Ms. Ghostley. She was a fine actress. In the days when television actually produced quality entertainment. Now it's reality TV. Wow, Television has really taken a giant dump, hasn't it. Thanks Alice! Your life's contribution was well appreciated. God Bless to your family.

Posted at 3:40PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Jiggy

38. It is always hard to lose someone who made you laugh, can never have enough of them. RIP

Posted at 3:55PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by BettyL

39. Her part was Esmerelda you morons. She was the bumbling witch who was forgetful and always made mistakes. Watch the show, put down the beer and joint and pay attention. Mrs. Kravitz was an entirely different actress. But I guess you can get them confused when you are drunk and stoned while half conscious staring at the boob tube, you incredibly stupid people. By insisting you are right, you show your below average IQ. You can't change the facts just because you can't remember the facts. Get Sober Stupid! But then you're probably a typical democrat. Hear and see only what you want to. God I can't stand the fact that stupid people are allowed to vote.

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by democrats are evil

40. Loved Bewitched. Wish it would come back on!!

Posted at 3:57PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by whatever you say

41. well, the good news is britney's still alive. she is still alive, isn't she?

Posted at 4:06PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by sandra gould played second mrs. kravitz

42. She was hilarious on Designing Women!!!

Posted at 4:12PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by the real deal

43. She wasn't Mrs. Kravitz!!

Posted at 4:16PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by the real deal

44. This is My Aunt Alice, who I never got to know well enough. Just want to say thanks to everyone for all the nice things being said. For the last ten years or more, I had the pleasure of living nearby her and her late husband who were related to Me by marriage. In real life she was the quiet one, sitting by and supporting her husband, Felice. In the professional world she could paint a picture of a roll and loud and bright as the sun. She had one of the tiniest roles in Grease if You recall, but I bet Y'all can remember her dance with Travol;ta and the guys and getting in some one-liners just fine. She was also a extremely talented voice over artist with cartoon voice-over being her specialty. She worked on film and behind the mike up until her husband passed on, and then retired, withc was kinda' sad, we didn't get to see her much, most of her family is back east. Her sister Gladys does live out her, just miles from Aunt Alices home, but they were not close for the last few years, and Gladys is not in good health. As I knew her, she and Uncle Felice were warm and kind elders of the family with wonderful storys and ideas for a younf actor, always quick to lend support. I miss You very much Aunt Alice, as does all the family I have talked to back in Ohio.
Once more, thanks everyone. Rest In Peace up there, or get up and DANCE (watch the '52 feature "New Faces")!!!!!
Mo

Posted at 4:22PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Mohollywood

45. I really liked Alice Ghostley on both Betwiched and Designing Women. They are both on reruns. My prayers are with her loved ones and friends.
Did Brett Sommers die? I hadn't heard that. She was great and so funny on Match Game. That show is still on reruns on GSN. She was married to Jack Klugman at the time.

Posted at 4:27PM on Sep 22nd 2007 by Jean

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