Beatrice Arthur

The TV world has lost another great. Actress Beatrice Arthur passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 86. Reports from a family representative states that she had been suffering from cancer, although it was not reported what type. She died peacefully in her Los Angeles home with her family by her side. Bea was my favorite Golden Girl with her deep voice, height, and sarcastic quips. She also played Maude , which originally aired on CBS in 1972. Here are some clips of Beatrice Arthur, who played Dorothy on Golden Girls (which I always thought of as the "pre-Sex and the City" ... Read Full Story

I have nothing much to write except to note that one of the great comedienne actresses passed away. Bea Arthur with her masculine form of femininity truly showed everyone how it was to be the consummate lady. She was a trailblazer. She was Maude and she was Dorothy. She was always Bea. Tears are shed because she is no longer among us. Thank goodness for reruns. She will live forever. FILE - This Aug. 29, 1988 file photo shows actress Beatrice Arthur accepting her Emmy award at the 40th annual Emmy Awards ceremony in Pasadena, Ca. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur ... Read Full Story

Beatrice Arthur (born Bernice Frankel on May 13, 1923), is an American actress and comedian. Her notable television roles include the title role on the popular sitcom Maude in the 1970s and a ... Read Full Story

I loved the Golden Girls. It was the Sex And The City of its time. I think Dorothy was the one that really made the show funny. And yes, I know Bea had a successful acting career even before the Golden Girls. Here’s a 7-minute video of the best of Dorothy, seasons 1 & 2. And here’s a TV Land tribute to the Golden Girls. Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: bea arthur, beatrice arthur, entertainment, golden girls, news, television, tv, video, videos Read Full Story

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