Obituary of Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty (born July 25th, 1923 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actress who was best known for playing the part of Sophia Petrillo on the American TV series "The Golden Girls". Estelle died on July 22nd, 2008 and reportedly, her death was because of dementia. She passed away at the age of 84 years old.

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Estelle Getty Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Getty, Estelle
Common Name: Estelle Getty
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: July 25, 1923
Age: 84 (at death)
Occupation: TV Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Estelle's Family Tree

Birth Name: Estelle Scher
Father: Charles Scher (c. 1895)
Mother: Sarah Scher (née Lacher; 1896 – 1975)
Spouse/Partner:

Arthur Gettleman (married 1947-died 2004)

Death Notice:

Date: July 22 2008 at age 84
Place: Hollywood, California, United States
Cause of Death: Dementia (Dementia with Lewy bodies)
Interment: buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on July 25th Born in 1923 Born in New York Died in 2008 Died at age 84 Died from Dementia

Quotable Quotes:

"Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else."

"I can't believe that I got that whole thing in my mouth. I deserve an award."

"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" (IMDB)

"Estelle Getty will always be remembered for her comedic talent, inspiring millions with her iconic portrayal of Sophia Petrillo and leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Estelle Getty had a successful professional life as an American actress, best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the hit television series "The Golden Girls", before passing away due to natural causes. (V)"

Is Ms. Estelle Getty still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.