Estelle Getty
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Estelle Getty began her acting career in 1978 with Team-Mates (1978). She also had short roles in two critically acclaimed classics, Tootsie (1982) and Mask (1985). In 1985, Estelle began acting in "The Golden Girls" (1985), with Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, and Rue McClanahan. The successful show won two Emmys for outstanding television series, and Estelle herself won an Emmy in 1988. Among other things she`s done in TV is playing Sophia Petrillo in shows several times, "The Golden Palace" (1992) and "Empty Nest" (1988) among them. Most recently, Estelle has been in the family film Stuart Little (1999) and playing "Hollywood Squares" (1998).

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posted by Calinda Howse
yes will you send me 4 pictures of estelle Getty one in cailnda and one in alice and one in carol and one in stacy and send them back to me here is my address 2219 Misty Dr waco tx 76712 and when you get this email me back please thank you calinda howse
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posted by Jenivive
Estelle Getty was one of my highlights everday id watch the golden girls at all 3time slots even if it was an episode from earlier in the day she had the best humor and was so alive so sad to hear when she passed. rest in peace estelle and continue to bring laughter to those that are with you now.=)
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posted by Kim
What a neat lady. She was a fantastic actress... she will be missed greatly.
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posted by jojorulz
What a lovely lady you were I just loved The Golden Girls however I do not watch it that often anymore may you rest in peace!
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posted by Jessica
Hi you are so nice and stuff I am very sorry that you did I know you will never see this because of what happened you were a good actor on Golden Girls bye
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    Name Estelle Getty
    (Estelle Scher)
    Other Name(s) Stella
    Ettle
    Height 4' 10½"  (149 cm)
    Build Average
    Date of Birth July 25, 1923
    Birthplace New York, New York, USA
    Star Sign Leo
    Died July 22, 2008 (Aged 85)
    Location of Death at her Los Angeles home
    Cause of Death suffered from advanced dementia
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Occupation Actress
    Celebrity Index Es
    Claim to Fame The Golden Girls

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  • Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it`s time for me to do my part and help you. - on launching her fundraising for AIDS research in honor of her gay friends and fans
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  • Played the same character, Sophia Spirelli Petrillo-Weinstock, on five different TV series: "The Golden Palace" (1992), "The Golden Girls" (1985), "Nurses" (1991), "Empty Nest" (1988), and "Blossom" (1991).
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  • Getty played mother to Bea Arthur on "The Golden Girls" (1985), however, Bea is actually 15½ months older than Estelle. Estelle being born July 25, 1923 and Bea was born May 13, 1922.
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  • Diagnosed with dementia in 2000.
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  • Getty's career actually began when she was much younger on the 'borscht belt' circuit and Yiddish stage, but she gave it up to raise a family. She returned to acting much later and became a hit on Broadway as Harvey Fierstein's meddling mom in "Torch Song Trilogy". It was the L.A. tour of this show that led to her being cast in "The Golden Girls" (1985) and at age 62 she became an "overnight" TV star.
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  • Retired in 2000 after revealing she had Parkinson's disease.
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  • During a brief reunion in November 2004 with "The Golden Girls" (1985)'s Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Beatrice Arthur, it was reported on TV by the ladies that Estelle was suffering from severe dementia.
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  • She had two children with her late husband Arthur Gettleman: sons Carl Gettleman and Barry Gettleman.
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  • Was a strong supporter of gay rights.
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