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Bea Arthur Dies at 86

R.I.P.4/25/2009 4:38 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Bea Arthur Dies at 86

Bea ArthurA family spokesman for Bea Arthur says the actress has died.

Spokesman Dan Watt says Arthur had cancer, but did not offer any further details. Arthur passed away at home early this morning.

Arthur is most well-known for her roles in "The Golden Girls" and "Maude."

Rue McClanahan who played Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls" issued the following statement about Bea's passing to TMZ: "37 years ago she showed me how to be very brave in playing comedy. I'll miss that courage and I'll miss that voice."

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RIP BEA:  1023 days ago

R.I.P Bea

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Octowelfaremom:  1023 days ago

What a great actress and lady. May she RIP because she certainly will be missed.

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Jennifer:  1023 days ago

RIP

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allen:  1023 days ago

this is so sad, rest in peace. =/
i am crying right now,
ohhemmgeee

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LadyG:  1023 days ago

R.I.P. I grew up watching Maude and I loved her in the Golden Girls.

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Ms. X:  1023 days ago

Love her. I'll miss that voice along with the rest of her.

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GIANCARLO FORTI:  1023 days ago

THIS PICTURE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE HER AT ALL

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Shannan:  1023 days ago

RIP you were a true Golden girl.

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lls:  1023 days ago

Thanks for all the laughs!


God bless ..........................

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Karen:  1023 days ago

What a wonderful actress. She will be missed.

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Wow:  1023 days ago

Bea Arhur had a dry sense of humor and her delivery was perfect. She will be missed. There's not another one like her!

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Tila is nasty!!!:  1023 days ago

rip Bea. I still watch the golden girls everyday. so sad thats 2 of the 4 that had cancer. i hate cancer!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Marie:  1023 days ago

I watch the Golden Girls frequently and I'm sad to see that she's passed. She was a great actress!

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MJ:  1023 days ago

Unlike a lot of sitcoms where the last seasons are not that great, Golden Girls was funny from beginning to end.

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Miriam:  1023 days ago

Bless her. Loved The Golden Girls. She will be missed. Best to her family and loved ones.

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