Estelle Getty

1923–2008 (age 85)

actress

Biography

Estelle Getty, born in 1923, delighted generations as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, pairing razor-sharp wit with undeniable warmth.

Beyond television she remained a dedicated performer and advocate, inspiring fans to embrace humor and heart in equal measure while resting now at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

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