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Bea Arthur Dies at 86

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

A 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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316. NOBODY DID WHAT SHE DID BETTER THEN SHE DID IT. WHAT A TALENT JOE CAPRIO/CITYLIFEPRODUCTIONS

Posted at 5:48PM on Apr 28th 2009 by JOE CAPRIO

317. SO SAD! I'll always remember her as Maude. WONDERFUL ACTOR, able to win the audience's heart.

Posted at 8:38PM on Apr 28th 2009 by Marcy Mandel

318. I'll never forget her! She was a good match for Archie Bunker and she acted with CLASS.

Posted at 8:39PM on Apr 28th 2009 by Marcy Mandel

319. R.I.P Ms.Bea You Will Be Missed....I Was A Fan A The Golden Girls Still To This Day I Am... Its A Sad Day....

Posted at 1:44PM on Apr 29th 2009 by Brittani

320. .....................THANKS for all of the laughs Bea............... :o)

Posted at 1:55PM on Apr 29th 2009 by midTN

321. Now, that broad had CLASS!! She was years ahead of her time and had the moxie to live life on HER terms! No one will ever replace her. She had a long and fulfilling life-we should all be as lucky. R.I.P., Bea-You will be missed.

Posted at 3:41PM on Apr 29th 2009 by Rexx in Seattle

322. I enjoyed every episode of the Golden Girls. The mother and daughter tandem with Estelle Getty was hilarious, all due to Bea Arthur's perfect delivery. God rest her soul. She will be sorely missed.

Posted at 4:45PM on Apr 29th 2009 by GoldenGirlsFan

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