I don't know if this has been posted anywhere on this site, but I wanted everyone to know that Estelle Getty, who played Sophia Petrillo on "Golden Girls" has passed away. For more, see:

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Este...Away-11421.html

She was a really wonderful actress.

Thanks for being a friend Estelle. You will be missed. But will live on in reruns and on DVDs of the Golden Girls.

Edited July 22, 200817 yr by Soapsuds

oh dear God, I loved her. Yesterday, it was Larry Haines.

Awww ... that's so sad. I always watch the Golden Girls on Lifetime and I never get tired of one episode. She will sorely be missed.

;(

Aww, sad. Sophia was one of the best TV characters of all time IMO.

RIP!!

She brought to life one of the most iconic characters in television history and she'll be missed by MANY, including myself. I can't wait until "The Golden Girls" comes on Lifetime in about twenty minutes or so...I'm definitely watching.

Never watched Golden Girls but, RIP.

On July 25th, from 12 to 5pm, Lifetime is airing The Golden Girls episodes showcasing Sophia. July 25th would of been Estelle's 85th birthday.

This is so sad

Estelle, you will be SO missed. I'm still teary eyed about this.

Aww Sophia!! RIP

On July 25th, from 12 to 5pm, Lifetime is airing The Golden Girls episodes showcasing Sophia. July 25th would of been Estelle's 85th birthday.

Thanks for letting us know about this. I've done some quick poking around and you can go to myLifetime.com to vote on your favorite Sophia-centric episode and the #1 episode will be the last one in the marathon. It's gonna air from 12PM-5PM ET (11am-4pm CT).

I just might skip soaps that day and watch the whole marathon...I'll be sure to keep some tissues nearby.

she'll be missed

Really Sad. Rest in Peace Estelle.

She was great as Sophia!......

RIP Estelle

You are dearly missed already.

Thanks for being America's friend.

I am watching the marathon right now.