Estelle Getty

Date of Birth: 07/25/1923 | Date of Passing: 07/22/2008 | Date of Funeral: 07/25/2008

Estelle Getty also known as Estelle Gettleman; July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008 was an American actress and comedian, who appeared in film, television, and theatre. She was best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls from 1985 to 1992, which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, on The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993, and on Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995. In her later years, after retiring from acting, she battled Lewy body dementia.  She died in her Hollywood boulevard home from natural cause 3 days before her 85th birthday. R.I.P. You will always be golden.