RIP – Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan, one of TV’s fabulous Golden Girls has passed away due to complications from a stroke. She’ll always be remembered as being a part of one of the best sitcoms in television history, with a premise that seemed unlikely to be successful in the 1980′s. Her passing leaves only Betty White to carry on for those Girls.

Bea Arthur Dead at 86

Bea Arthur passed away today at her home in Los Angeles due to complications from cancer; she was 86. She was best known for her roles as ‘Maude’ in the 70′s, and Dorothy on ‘The Golden Girls’ in the 80′s, as well as many broadway roles. Golden Girls was one of the best sitcoms EVER, and is still in syndication. The Turks are even making their own version as a special 13-part miniseries. There’s a party icebreaker that I’ve used before (when it’s a girl party obviously), where each person discussed which one of the Golden Girls you would be in your advancing age; talk amongst yourselves! I always thought I’d be Bea (though not as tall). Thank you for being a friend -RIP.

Golden Girls Quote of the Day

“I jumpier than a virgin at a prison rodeo!”  (Blanche)