Bea Arthur Has Gone To Heaven....
I was just got back from boozing in the sun to find my e-mail box filled with the terrible and heartbreaking news that the iconic Bea Arthur has went off to the great big lanai in the sky at the age of 86. I was not ready for this!
A rep for Bea said she died peacefully in her sleeping this morning at home. Bea had cancer, but her rep didn't give any specific details as to the cause of her death. Her personal assistant, Dan Witt, said, "She was a brilliant and witty woman. Bea will always have a special place in my heart." In mine as well.
Some know Bea for her role as Maude, but I know her as one of my best late-night friends, Dorothy Zbornak on Golden Girls. Seriously, I feel like I lost one of my bestest friends! After coming home from a drunken night, I could always count on Bea and company to lullaby me to sleep with their brilliant and touching way with comedy.
Thank you for being a friend, Bea. You will be missed and your genius will live on forever! I mean that. And tell "ma" we all said "Hi."
Now if you'll excuse me, I must drown the pain away with something strong. Maybe a cheesecaketini. Rest in peace, Bea.....
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"You'll have to excuse my mother. She suffered a slight stroke which has left her, if I can be frank, a complete burden."
Dorothy: "You know what the joke going around the teacher's lounge was today? Me!"
Sophia: "I know that joke."
Lol! Those two were absolutely classic together! I bet they're in heaven crackin' jokes.
Thanks for the laughs, Bea!
OMG. I read that she had died on earlier today and I immediately thought, How is Michael K. doing. I don't even know you, but have lurked for years. I am sorry for your loss.
Submitted by libby on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 8:30pm.
Why does my comment say it was posted @ 8:25, when my computer says the time was 9:16?
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the golden girls added slut to my english vocabulary. I used to have the TV on all the time to help get used to how damn fast you native speakers speak, and the GG were on a few times a day, as was MASH. Watching them all the time helped me learn to pay attention to inflections and other langauge cues in English, as well as expressions. I heard the word slut a few times, so I looked it up, thanks to Dororthy and Sophia. This is quite sad news :(. Rest in Peace you talented broad.
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Interviewer: You're playing one of the most famous characters in movie history. How come we don't see you in all the tabloids?
Daniel Craig: Because I don't want to be in them.
sadness...RIP Bea.
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Jillypoo, We crossed.
ME TOO! I was SO proud of the comparison! Sounds like you were too.
Why does my comment say it was posted @ 8:25, when my computer says the time was 9:16?
Submitted by joe shmoe on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 8:23pm.
Dorothy: Hi, ma. Where are you going?
Sophia: To the boardwalk. I like to watch the old guys rearrange themselves when they come out of the water
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hahahahaha..I loved those two.
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Dorothy: You'll have to excuse my mother. She suffered a slight stroke a few years ago which rendered her totally annoying.
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Wow, I'm old enough to have watched Maude when it was first on the air. I was pretty little, but it made a BIG impression on me. It was a sit-com debate about a lot of women's issues---"Women's Lib" and the E.R.A. being popular issues of the time.
Maybe Maude's themes were too adult for me, but I always wanted to be Maude. She was strong, smart, witty, and dry as a bone.
I was a part of a group of 4 friends in high school, and we would compare our personalities to the Golden Girls. I was always Dorothy, everyone thought so.
She really was my hero. I will miss her terribly. R.I.P, Bea. And thanks for the years of fantastic, free entertainment.
I agree that this may be MK's most genuinely touching post ever.
FUCK!
This really sucks.
RIP, Ms Arthur.
I was riding this nice happy high after watchiing the Cardinals beat the Cubs, but then I got hit with this :( Dorothy was always my favorite GG, and when 3 of my friends and I shared an apartment, my friends called us the Golden Girls. And I was Ms. Zbornak. Bea had talent and didn't need to fit into the typical female-lead image. She's one of the original hot sluts, and that's saying a lot. We'll miss you Bea!
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Dorothy: Hi, ma. Where are you going?
Sophia: To the boardwalk. I like to watch the old guys rearrange themselves when they come out of the water
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hahahahaha..I loved those two.
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86 is a ripe old age. We should all be so lucky to live that long!
I did enjoy her on Maude - those pants suits and jackets were hilarious.
Didn't know her personally so can't say I'm gutted at her passing though.
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I could be like this really fancy ass upscale hooker for all you know. I could just have this job so I don't get arrested what the fuck would you know? - Frito
Soo sad! A very talented Lady, who led an interesting life. RIP Bea.
Very sad news.
At least Bea and Estelle are together now.
I hope the day when Betty and Rue join them doesn't come too soon. :(
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geliasen on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 7:50pm.
R: "They were probably looking for drugs."
D: "We have Maalox and estrogen. How many junkies do you know who have gas and hot flashes?"
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Heeheeeheeeee, I was trying to find some of her quotes directed to Stan. Do you have any? She had great lines.
omg i am bawling w/ snot... I love u Pussycat.. the Golden Girls song is my ring tone:(
Awww, RIP, Bea.
What a fine actress and an even better human being. You'll be missed, Bea.
I've seen her stage performances "And Then There's Bea" and "An Evening with Bea Arthur." She was amazing. In one performance, she ended the show with the theme from Maude.
Loved her in Golden Girls. She was absolutely perfect as Dorothy Zbornak.
Sadness. RIP, Bea.
My world has just crumbled beneath me. I am so fucking sad right now. What a tragedy for The Golden Girls. God I loved Dorothy Zbornak. What a sarcastic bitch!! Always my idol.
Saw Betty White on a recent ep of my name is earl. She was great as a witch.
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I could be like this really fancy ass upscale hooker for all you know. I could just have this job so I don't get arrested what the fuck would you know? - Frito
Thank you very much, but if anyone is going to put my mother out in the cold, it's going to be me!
Dorothy to her daughters husband:
if you ever do this again(cheat on my daughter) i will break every bone in your hand you understand?
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RIP Bea :(
You'll always be golden to me
R: "They were probably looking for drugs."
D: "We have Maalox and estrogen. How many junkies do you know who have gas and hot flashes?"
"What estate Ma, you mean your loofa sponge and bus pass???"
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I'm watching that episode right now!!!!!
Rose: Can I ask a dumb question?
Dorothy: Better than anyone I know.
Blanche Devereaux: Ah! Look at the shameless way she's flirtin' with him... Dis-gustin'!
Rose Nylund: You flirted with him.
Blanche Devereaux: I'm from the South. Flirting is part of my heritage.
Rose Nylund: What do you mean?
Dorothy Petrillo-Zbornak: Her mother was a slut too.
Oh Bea! The world will be a lot less funny without you! Rest in peace love.
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some humorous line that gets everyone laughing, something smart, yet quippy.
"What estate Ma, you mean your loofa sponge and bus pass???"
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I hate it when one of these "Circle of life" things happen but she was one of the special ones who make this journey more enjoyable.
Good times still to come.
Oh shit, Bea Arthur was hot slut of the century! She was so bloody funny in the Golden Girls. RIP you big hot slut, you will be missed.
geliasen on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 7:36pm.
To Sophia: "One word out of you and I'll cut off your supply of Metamucil."
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Good one!
Dorothy on Blanche:
'Blanche, have you heard of the latest campaigns? Join the navy, see the world... sleep with Blanche Devereaux? Join the army, be all you can be... sleep with Blanche Devereaux?
The marines are looking for a few good men who have NOT slept with Blanche Devereaux!'
Dorothy on Sophia:
'You'll have to excuse my mother. She suffered a slight stroke a few years ago which rendered her totally annoying.'
Dorothy on Rose:
'Rose, I know this is a long shot, but did you take much acid during the sixties?'
Good times.
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To Sophia: "One word out of you and I'll cut off your supply of Metamucil."
Sluttsville, you have to see more GG episodes. It is fucking brilliant. Brilliant!
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This made me cry. Here's to you Bea, you'll be missed. _____________________________________________
My feelings are sensitive.
I think this post is the sweetest, most honest thing I have ever read on this blog.
Aw, that's sad. That was a good show...except for that cheesecake bit...Oh that used to make me SO ANGRY as a tv watchin' tiger cub...They would have their cheesecake and I would CRAVE cheesecake like the dickens, but would Mama Tiger have any cheesecake in da house???? HELL TO THE NAW! Cruelty to animals on both sides! But I'll forgive Dorothy and Sophia...I'm still giving the side eye to Rose and Blanche...And I will always hold a grudge against Mama Tiger like a real daughter should....What's a mother-daughter relationship without lifelong grudges????
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Sorry, Roger, you are tiger now...
Yes, Hollywood is sad tonight! I just talked to Grapedrinkbaby and she is sooooo upset.
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Submitted by Miss Thang on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 10:17am.
I aint no psychiatrist, but I am bipolar ............
Shady Pines Ma, Shady Pines. Man o man, I am so sad now. So sad to see her go. ...and then there's Maude... so sad.
awww!!!! She lives across the street from my husband's parents :( I just told him, he's so bummed! He knew her his whole life. RIP Bea.
My boyfriend called me and he told me a half hour ago :( My best friend Jen and I have spent many nights amusing ourselves with episodes of GG from our DVD collection. I don't really feel grief over a celebrity's death usually but I sure did for Estelle and I sure do for Dorothy :( RIP Mrs. Zbornak!!
::"You backstabbing two-timing scallywag! And as God as my witness, I will never shampoo your hair again!" - Blanche Deveraux::
"God will get you for that, Walter".
RIP Bea Arthur..... Maude taught a lot of young girls to think outside the box. I can't say that I watched many Golden Girl episodes, but I will eat cheesecake in your honor tonight.
Rest in peace. :(
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I am going to cry in my Cheesecake. Oh well, she lived a full life and may she live forever in reruns.
That makes me Soooooooooo sad!!! The GG's was my favorite show! :( She was such a talented comic actress. Rest in peace Bea!
and with that said, god i came from a nice run in the park only to log into dlisted and find this out. how said. i'm crying while writing this. Rest in peace Bea. it won't be easy watching the golden girls now.
Sugaroo:
no Mrs. B had children. and i think she has 1 or 2 grand children i'm not sure.
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I just got back from Palm Springs and Dlisted is the first page I open and see this....AAAAAAWWWWW!
My hub and I are so sad....
I LOVE YOU BEA!
OMGoodness. Thankyou Bea, for the great comedy and laughs.
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I had no idea Bea was on All in the Family as cousin Maude. I found those clips on youtube, also, if anybody is interested:
Part One:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgsdEw54rNo&feature=related