Hey guys. Estelle Getty died yesterday after a battle with dementia. Although her role as the hilariously uncensored Sophia in Golden Girls is first and foremost in my mind, I was surprised to find both TOOTSIE and MANNEQUIN on her filmography. I completely forgot she was in Mannequin!
Growing up THE GOLDEN GIRLS was always on in my house. My mom loved Betty White and that show really does hold up. I've been watching some reruns today as the news has been covering her death and it really is hilarious and perfectly cast, even though Getty was a year younger than Bea Arthur all the while playing her elderly mother.
Sophia really stole that show. Her and Betty White always seemed to be competing for being the funniest, but I think Sophia's frank insults edge out White's innocent ignorance.
My thoughts are with Ms. Getty's friends, family and fans. I think I can speak for many fans when I say Thank You For Being Our Friend.
