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Estelle Getty Obituary

Estelle Getty, who played Sophia on TV's The Golden Girls, died June 22, 2008.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Jul. 22 to Aug. 27, 2008.

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I loved watching her on the show(The Golden Girls )she was so funny and will be missed.I´m so sorry for her families loss. I know you guys miss her.

The Golden Girls

Other

October 11, 2023

You in haven parents

Luff Spencer

Friend

August 24, 2023

She was so great so loved so missed. She was so great and will always be loved forever

Lavone mobeck

Other

May 21, 2023

Loved the golden girls loved Sophie petrillo she my favourite golden girls I love her very nice actress my favourite movie stop or my mom will shoot love you rest in place Estelle Getty

Spencer luff

Friend

September 7, 2022

I just loved her in the Golden Girls I love your character Sophia so feisty and so full of life so full of character Gone but definitely never forgot.

Abel Gonzales Alvarez

April 23, 2022

Rest in place remember golden girls
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Betty white

The golden girls

Friend

January 26, 2022

dear estellle getty may god blessyou in heaven your friend andy

andrew cason

February 24, 2021

Thank you being a friend The Golden Girls Estelle played Sophia Dorothy's Mother which she was living in Blanche's house with daughter & Rose. What could i say about her that she was feisty, she made us laugh, talk about Sicily the way she begin with the story pictures this. Also, she was in the movie Stop or My Mother will shoot. We could catch the reruns of the Golden Girls on Hallmark channel 38, tvland 51. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Jenifer Baribault

January 27, 2021

I REALLY LOVED HER ON THE GOLDEN GIRLS! SHE WAS ALWAYS SO FUNNY. AND HAD SOMETHING FUNNY TO SAY ABOUT DOROTHYS SITUATIONS AND ESPECIALLY BLANCHE. HAD ALL OF US LAUGHING ALL THE TIME!

ANGELA E. HAMLIN

January 24, 2021

Estelle Getty brought much joy to everyone who watched her on Golden Girls. She always put a smile on my face. I picture her up in heaven now with wings and a halo, looking down at us sayin “wait until you guys see this!!
Rest In Peace dear Estelle, we will see you on the other side. ✝

Jo Blazer

January 15, 2021

I have ALWAYS loved watching Estelle and the other ladies in The Golden Girls, ever since I was just a young teenager and I still to this day continue watching the show! May her beautiful soul rest in the peaceful paradise in Heaven forever. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.

Tina Cortez

March 8, 2020

Thank you for being a friend... and being Ma.

January 15, 2020

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ACHIEVED. YOUR LIFE WAS/IS AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL WOMEN. THANK YOU, MY FELLOW NEW YORKER. REST IN PEACE

Alicia McLaughlin

Acquaintance

November 1, 2019

Always loved watching her. Seemed like a family member to me. We also have the same Birthday July 25.

Lugenea Goodwin-Simms

September 22, 2019

I love all the "Golden girls". The ringtone on my phone is the theme song to the show. God bless Estelle Getty (RIP) and her family.

Wande Arasi

September 1, 2019

My deepest Sympathy to the family of Estell Getty. Even though I didn't know her personally I was a huge fan of hers. I will miss her and the way she made me laugh. God bless her soul now and always.

Donna Murtagh

August 5, 2019

Love her!

March 25, 2019

You are still a big part of every Sunday morning and continue to make me laugh. Always in my thoughts & prayers.

Steff LaFlash

Friend

November 11, 2018

Sophia you are my hero I love you. You always cheered. Me up even when my grandma past away thank you so much

cj kelley

July 27, 2018

Sophia you will always be missed and no body can replace you. You are one of a kind

July 27, 2018

Love to you forever Estelle Getty. Thank you for being our friend!!

Jessica Colt

July 22, 2018

Estelle getty we watch goldon girls every morning and you were always very funny you and always coming up with wise cracks that is funny you will be missed by all rip

STEVEN SCHOOLER

June 28, 2018

william heppner

April 15, 2018

R.I.P. Ms Estelle..you will be greatly missed...loved your perkiness in go;den girls..prayers for family & friends.

Maryrose Siemens

April 12, 2018

Still funny after all these years. I feel like Estelle was family. All the girls family. RIP you beautiful talented funny lady... your legacy continues to this day as you still have more and more young fans watching and thinking... old people really are pretty cool.

Lisa Lithgow

March 23, 2018

I miss you so much

Agustin Santos

March 13, 2018

Thanks for the laughter you brought to us all..
RIP Estelle Getty


Love always Tamika Burt from Detroit, MI

Tamika Burt

February 16, 2018

She brought warmth in my heart every night .I watched golden girls with her sarcastic and witty remarks. She will truly be missed by the world and especially me because the golden girls was and still is my favorite sitcom. RIP (Sophia) Estelle

Adriana Durrah

January 21, 2018

I loved her so much she was so funny RIP Estelle Getty

January 1, 2018

I watch reruns on 'Laff' tv program show 'Empty Nest'. And, I loved you in Golden Girls. You are truly a funny and talented actress. Everyone needs a little laughter added to their lives, and you sure bring it. Thanks

Melissa Evans

December 22, 2017

I still watch your shows today . I would of never guessed you were Jewish!!!! Just loved you on Golden Girls my FavoriteRest in peace my dear

Patti Cooper

November 26, 2017

Thank you for the laughs you sweet lady.

Susan Samek

October 9, 2017

Miss you sophia

Gale Peetros

October 8, 2017

RIP, Estelle! Thank you for the memories. Every time I watch "THE GOLDERN GIRLS" you make me laugh. LONG LIVE SOPHIA PETRILLO!!

Ralph Preedy

September 25, 2017

Love her she made that show.

Jodie Stanley

September 17, 2017

We see you daily on Golden Girls reruns, making us laugh, and seems like your still here with us...RIP sweet lady. Hazel NY

Hazel Cooper

August 20, 2017

Continue to sleep in peace ,Sophia lives on always we think of you every day Estelle

Bob Lord

August 5, 2017

August 4, 2017

Nine years later you still warm my heart and fill it with laughter every time I see you on television.

Glynda Soetebier

July 28, 2017

Because of you The character Sofia was amazing and I named my daughter after you. You are missed dearly. Jocelyn

Jocelyn

July 26, 2017

RIP Estelle You still make me laugh daily

Doreen Singer

July 24, 2017

Marsha

July 23, 2017

billie

July 17, 2017

Estelle you are truly missed. You are and have always been my favorite Golden Girl. I used to watch you every Saturday night and now in the reruns. Love you. RIP.

Elizabeth Schanz

June 30, 2017

Rip Sophia you are missed little lady prayers to the family

Gale Peetros

June 22, 2017

Barry and Ally,

Sad to hear of your mother's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love your way, from your former neighbor you made dinner for the night before I moved to the northeast. Much love.

Allie Meyer

June 13, 2017

I Love the Golden Girls. I watch it every night . RIP Estelle Getty you made the show worth watching over and over again.

Tawaka Dalton

April 26, 2017

Thanks for the many laughs!

Nazarene McKinney

April 20, 2017

I can not thank you enough for the many yrs of laughter. The only way I can sleep at night is to watch Golden Girls which I've seen a millions times yet still laugh the same. I wake up watching u too. Estelle, u will always be my favorite GG. I ❤U! Our beautiful R.I.P

Peni Goursau

April 17, 2017

2017,still watching reruns.Best show ever!

Kathy Hill

April 15, 2017

I watch The Golden Girls all weekend. " you are the best". So funny. Celia Anderson

March 13, 2017

Estelle,

You did Sophia so well that your birth name is hardly relevant to the world. Please know that is meant as the highest compliment in that nobody could have done it better and you will forever be in our minds and hearts every single day for generations to come. You struggled to make your mark, but BOY did you make it stick! I watched you make my great-grandmother laugh, and trust me when I say she hardly had any reason to laugh. You are THAT good. Forever in my heart and a part of my life. Thank you is not enough. Love Eternally,
Tracy

Tracy Vann

March 10, 2017

You are the best. I love ya

Linda Ramos

January 24, 2017

I just googled her name and found her story. I agree with every thing that was said. Estelle you brought us joy, Thank you.

Jeanne Adams

January 19, 2017

MS. GETTY YOU REMINDED OF MY SWEET GRANDMOTHER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE LAUGHTER AND THE HUMIR YOU GACE US MY PLAYING A SWEET LITTLE OLD MOM..

Tammy Embry

December 17, 2016

Rest in Peace, Estelle. I always love you

Gregory Smith

November 28, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darryl Boyd

November 20, 2016

Loved you on the Golden Girls....i watch it every day....RIP......I know you are making everyone laugh....

jenny

September 9, 2016

Miss you dearly. Rest in heaven.

Elizabeth Ingram

August 13, 2016

Valenda Newell

July 21, 2016

Loved you on the Golden Girls. I watched it as a child with my grandmother. I still watch it as a adult everyday on the Hallmark chanel. Rest in peace Estelle ♡

Starlesha B

July 18, 2016

We will be forever greatful and lucky to have you in our homes. You made us laugh everyday. May you rest in peace . The Renzi Family

Doreen Renzi

June 22, 2016

Buretta and Candy Powell

May 30, 2016

heavenly father to pray about Estelle Getty. To show her the path in heaven and rest in peace.

Denise Taira

May 29, 2016

I miss her She was amazing woman

Jason Hughes

April 21, 2016

Brilliant actress. Never forgotten, Rest in Peace, sweet Angel.

Allison Dupont

March 7, 2016

I am watching your mom on tv as I write this. What a wonderful, funny lady she was.

MAGGIE HUNEAULT

March 2, 2016

I still watch the show in the morning and at night on the Hallmark channel. I know every episode by heart! They all made a great team.

Christine Maryak

January 15, 2016

I grew up watching Estelle play Sophia Ma on the Golden Girls and she deserved her Emmy for her role. She was one of my favorite actresses and will be sorely missed.-DIane BUrns Raleigh,Nc

diane burns

November 24, 2015

"STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT"-lovely film,you make me always laught ...RIP sweet Estelle

Silvy Mary

October 7, 2015

dear Estelle getty

andy cason

September 18, 2015

even though i am blind she raises my spirt up and makes me smile and to keep going

paula williams

August 7, 2015

she always made me laugh

chris surrett

August 7, 2015

You are still loved and missed by so many! Thank you for making us smile still

Rhonda Webb

July 24, 2015

RIP

July 1, 2015

RIP .I liked the sonny and cher episode the best. you were great.

judy duda

April 28, 2015

You bring so much laughter in our home every morning of everyday. God Bless you,and your family.

B T

April 7, 2015

U will always be remembered.

angel Douglas

April 4, 2015

God bless you Sophia

John Crowley

March 30, 2015

RIP

March 15, 2015

Your memory lives on forever. RIP, you are truly missed.

N. Robinson

March 15, 2015

To God be the glory, now and forever....

Heather Maxwell

March 8, 2015

RIP Gone but not Forgotten.

Toby Mcilwain

February 16, 2015

We love you And miss you

april tinkham

February 15, 2015

I will forever remember your comical, sarcastic, blunt, level headed, and motherly type loving ways that you've always portrayed in your character. In, my favorite. "The Golden Girls" It hit close to home. You're immortalized and will be remember in so many different ways.

A T

December 23, 2014

Estelle and I share a Birthday, not the year. lol. I watch the Golden Girls every day and still laugh at each show. God bless Estelle. What an amazing woman! xxooxoxo

Robin Bush

December 14, 2014

Estelle Getty I have lit a candle for you as this light goes on layin peace and God's kingdom

George Dow

April 19, 2014

I watch The Golden Girls and watched it for you dal getting to come out and Sophia and say one liners to blanch Dorothy and rose Sicilian have the best part rest in peace miss Estelle Getty

George Dow

April 19, 2014

My thoughts are still with you Estelle. You were taken from us, but not before you showed the world how to be independant, sassy, and loving at ANY age.Three Girls would not have been enough...and five would've been too many!! You, Estelle, completed the Hormonal...Undersexed...date-deprived set! The Golden Girls, will always be, "good television"! Thank you.
Debbie A. Grana (512)810-6906

January 21, 2014

If she went to heaven in character.....lets just say i hope God is ready.

marcus whitney

January 8, 2014

It was great show with you

Chris Winters

January 7, 2014

THE GOLDEN GIRLS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SITCOMS...I STILL WATCH THE RERUNS TODAY!!
STACEY C. BRADBERRY (NAUVOO, ALABAMA).

November 17, 2013

I still watch the golden girls on the Hallmark channel. I appreciated Estelle and also Betty, Rue, and Dorothy. What a great team they were.

Elizabeth France

October 26, 2013

R,I.P. ESTELLE GETTY YOU WERE GREAT ON THE GOLDEN GIRLS I STILL WATCH THE SHOW CAN'T GET ENOUGH IT'S STILL MY FAVORITE SHOW

PAULAVARGAS

October 19, 2013

all of the golden girls i loved your show and 3 of them are dead 1 is still living betty white

caleb featheroff

September 10, 2013

LOVE THE GOLDEN GIRLS, WHY ISN'T THERE AN APPRECIATION SOCIETY FOR THEM ?

SUSANNAH GROSVENOR

August 24, 2013

LOVE THE GOLDEN GIRLS, WHY ISN'T THERE A APPRECIATION SOCIETY FOR THEM ?

August 24, 2013

ESTELLE I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY & YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART & THOUGHTS ALWAYS. R.I.P. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS. WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE NOW WITH THE LORD & HE WILL GIVE YOU WINGS. SINCERELY, T.J.

TILLIE ENOS

July 17, 2013

R.I.P My favorite Golden Girl!!!

Ladonya Carrier

July 3, 2013

Sophia you remain an inspiration forever!

christopher nugent

June 29, 2013

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