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Bea Arthur Dies at 86

Posted Apr 25th 2009 3:38PM by TMZ Staff

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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1. R.I.P Bea

Posted at 3:49PM on Apr 25th 2009 by RIP BEA

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

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 25th 2009 by ripbea

3. RIP

Posted at 3:50PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Jennifer

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

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 25th 2009 by allen

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

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 25th 2009 by LadyG

6. Rest in Peace Dorothy....

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Almost Golden Girl

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

Posted at 3:52PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Ms. X

8. THIS PICTURE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE HER AT ALL

Posted at 3:53PM on Apr 25th 2009 by GIANCARLO FORTI

9. Rest in Peace Dorothy...

Posted at 3:52PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Almost Golden Girl

10. RIP you were a true Golden girl.

Posted at 3:54PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Shannan

11. Thanks for all the laughs!


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

Posted at 3:54PM on Apr 25th 2009 by lls

12.
I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a wonder actress and a very brave woman.

Posted at 3:54PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Thank you Bea

13. What a wonderful actress. She will be missed.

Posted at 4:00PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Grace

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

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 25th 2009 by She was the Queen Bea

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

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 25th 2009 by Carrie E is a nasty cunt!

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