Remembering Estelle Getty

Sierra Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 12:04 PM EST

I never watched the show when it first came out, I'm sad to say, but I never miss an episode now. I'm sure I've watched them all but I watch them in the morning and at night. It's like therapy, they always make me laugh. I was very saddened to hear about the loss of our beloved Sophia. We all know she is watching over us and how she enlightened our lives with her sassy self. We love you Sophia!

chyanna Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:05 PM EST

i just want to say that for the last twenty years my mother ,sister and myself have watched the g girls, and guess what i still laugh like it was the first time i saw it!!! luv u estelle thank u for being a friend!!!!

chyanna Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:05 PM EST

i just want to say that for the last twenty years my mother ,sister and myself have watched the g girls, and guess what i still laugh like it was the first time i saw it!!! luv u estelle thank u for being a friend!!!!

chyanna Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 11:05 PM EST

i just want to say that for the last twenty years my mother ,sister and myself have watched the g girls, and guess what i still laugh like it was the first time i saw it!!! luv u estelle thank u for being a friend!!!!

Mark G. Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM EST

Estelle brought joy to many. She will truly be missed, one of a kind lady that will never be forgotten. It's nice to know that we have a true angel looking over us.

rae Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 09:17 PM EST

Even though the Golden Girls started a little before my time, watching it as a young girl through my teenage years, Sophia was my favorite character of the four. her witty comments and wise cracks always gave me a chuckle whenever i watched. i'll miss estell very much.

HelenJeanMckenna Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST

I could not enjoy any series more than The Golden Girls. When their sitcom was released on DVD that was my request for birthday, Xmas etc.Thanks to you all for the most marvelous sitcom...I still laugh as though it were the first. Estelle Getty you will be truly missed...God Bless You!

PUMPKIN Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

I WILL NEVER FORGET SPUNKY AND FIESTY SOPHIA PETRILLO(ESTELLE GETTY). NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT WATCH THE GOLDEN GIRLS. NEXT TO CHARACTER DOROTHY(BEA ARTHUR), SOPHIA IS MY FAVORITE. SOPHIA COULD ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH BUT DOROTHY REMINDS ME OF MYSELF, SHE'S MEAN AND SPEAKS HER MIND. I HATED TO HEAR OF ESTELLE'S PASSING. BUT AS LONG AS I AM ALIVE, I WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH GOLDEN GIRLS AND ENJOY EVERY EPISODE MADE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ESTELLE'S FAMILY AND THE OTHER LADIES OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS CAST. I KNOW THAT ESTELLE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND BE VERY MISSED. I KNOW I WILL MISS HER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE WITH THE ANGELS.

Curtis Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 02:12 PM EST

Sophia: I never have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. I go every morning like clock work. Every morning at 7am, I go. Too bad I don't wake up until 8!!!

China Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

I'm so sorry to hear of Estelle's passing. Although she suffered from dementia, I chose to remember her as the funny Sophia always carrying her handbag. PS I still watch the Golden Girls on Lifetime and still have a good laugh. May God Bless her soul. My sympathy to her family, and friends.

Diane Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 09:56 AM EST

I'm sorry to hear of Estelle's passing but glad to know she won't have to struggle for any place now that she's in heaven. Everyone there will be laughing all the time. As an older retired person now myself I find the re-runs hysterical. Please say hello to my mother. she would have been your age Estelle but she chose smoking over living for that she's missed so very much plus love she will never know. God Bless ladies!

Donna F. Shaw Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:56 AM EST

God has welcomed a true angel. Family continue to hold on to your memories don't let them die.
I feel your loss I to have lost a mother and a friend. God Bless You and I will continue to Pray for you all

Pat Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 01:38 AM EST

Ma you will be missed. Thanks for being there for all of us.

lyonluv Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

RIP Sophia. You made me laugh, you made me cry, but you showed me how to find the humor in the darkness of life. You will be missed

Brooke Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 07:33 PM EST

Dorothy: Well, Blanche is certainly taking her sister’s novel better than I would. I would kill my sister Gloria if she ever wrote about my sex life.
Sophia: You would kill your sister over a pamphlet?

We'll miss you, Estelle. Thanks for the laughs.

Kim Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 04:51 PM EST

Estelle is, in my opinion, one of the finest comic genius's in history. Her wit and one-liners as the wonderful Sophia never fail to make me laugh or bring a big smile to my face. When I did comedy in high school drama productions, Estelle was my role-model. She remains one of my heroine's, and I will miss her deeply, but the love and the laughter and the joy she brought to millions will be her legacy. Rest in peace, my golden Estelle. Heaven has welcomed one fabulously funny gal!!!

Penny Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 04:08 PM EST

I was heart broken when I read of Mrs. Getty's passing. It felt like losing a member of the family. I have watched "The Golden Girls" since it debuted in 1985. And for the past 23 years it has helped me when I am blue because I knew all I had to do was turn on the tube or pop in the dvd's and I would be laughing in no time. I love all the 'Girls' but Sophia was and is my favorite. RIP Sophia. We love you and we will miss you.

GregR Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 03:03 PM EST

SOPHIA: Do you know why I call you pussycat, pussycat?
DOROTHY: No, Ma, why? Because you fed me once and I hung around..............Because you used to give me yarn for Christmas?.....................Because you used to put me out at night?
SOPHIA: Because I love pussycats and I love you..................................And you were the only one in the family who could catch mice.

Jake Redman Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Dorothy and Sophia arguing about how Sophia behaves at the shoe store:

DOROTHY: I have to go in the backroom and bribe them so they'll come out and wait on you.
SOPHIA: Those people love me.
DOROTHY: For ten dollars, they love you.
SOPHIA: You're just upset because I won't take the first thing they bring out.
DOROTHY: You won't take anything they bring out.
SOPHIA: I took you.

Mia Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 02:19 PM EST

THANK YOU MARIO!!!! I was nervous it was today but I missed it due to being at work. My DVR will be set!!

Mario Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 01:42 PM EST

Mia, I forgot to tell you .. it's on tomorrow, Friday July 25th, starting at nooon on Lifetime television.

Mario Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

"Mia Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST
I really really hoping, praying and crossing fingers/toes that Lifetime Television shows a marathon of the Golden Girls this weekend or soon." ****************************************************************************
Mia, I hope you're checking back to see if anyone replies! Lifetime will be having a mini marathon starting at noon. The best of Sophia Petrillo, the last episode will be the one that people voted as their favorite Sophia Petrillo episode. Tune in and/or set your DVR/VCR whatever to record. :)

peace to all -- my condolences to Estelle Getty's family.

RIP Sophia -- I miss you but I have your DVDs to remember you each day.

Debbie Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

To Estelle Getty who will always be our Sophia Petrillo. This goes out to you from all of your fans who have left a comment on this tribute site:

Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down the road and back again
Your heart is true your a pal and a confidant.

And if you through a party
Invited everyone you ever knew
You would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say thank you for being a friend (generous actress with the perfect comic timing).

Thank you Estelle Getty!! Your memory will forever live on in reruns on Lifetime.

Mia Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST

I really really hoping, praying and crossing fingers/toes that Lifetime Television shows a marathon of the Golden Girls this weekend or soon. The best of Sophia Petrillo. Like everyone else I loved the Golden Girls from the beginning of its start to the reruns on Lifetime. Reading the comments and especially the quotes from the show has me giggling at work (yes, I am on the internet doing something non-work related). I can picture every episode the quotes came from. Sophia was perfect and what made her hysterical was Estelle perfect timing. It was a show that can not be duplicated and sadly never will because heavens forbid the network executives place 4 women over the age of 50 to star in a sitcom. They would rather have 7 days of reality television than quality sitcom. GG is funny to every demographic. I loved it in college. I knew hundreds of college students who watched the late evening shows at night right before they went to bed. Some even made a drinking game out of it

Martha Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM EST

I am realy sad about the bad news of the death of Getty Estelle. I love watching Golden Girls every day at 4:00pm. I will always remember you!!Rest in peace Sophia.

With lots love,
Martha

Jeffrey Verspaget / Labella Magazine / The netherlands Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM EST

I am realy sad about the bad news of the death of Getty Estelle.
We will miss you Sophia.

With loves,

Jeffrey Verspaget / Labella Magazine / The Netherlands

Jeffrey Verspaget / Labella Magazine / The netherlands Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM EST

I am realy sad about the bad news of the death of Getty Estelle.
We will miss you Sophia.

With loves,

Jeffrey Verspaget / Labella Magazine / The Netherlands

Shawn Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 05:28 AM EST

To the family I send my condolences. This is to remember an outstanding lady that I grew up with through television. Through the depths of despiar she made me laugh, through the walks through fear she made me meet them head on and come out smiling, though the times of discouragement, she gave me that might coat of the lion to keep charging forward with her wacky sense of humor, and now in my middle years with failing health I have learned to use that sense of humor to keep me going and to keep an upbeat attitude. Estelle, my hats off to you my dear lady. Just don't hold on to Andrew so tight he can't come back after me when it's my time to go! Love ya!!

Lisa Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 02:08 AM EST

I read alot of comments on here from people who feel like me. Golden Girls was the only show I'd watch when I was down, I'd play my DVDs over and over and go to sllep to Golden Girls. I have watched it since it first came on. Those women feel like a part of my family. I am so sad to hear about Estelle. My thoughts are with her family. Estelle you and the girls helped me through all my hard times, God Bless You

Sal Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 01:52 AM EST

It seems that no matter how rough things were or no matter how bad I felt I could pop in the Golden Girls on my dvd player, and they could always make me smile. These women have help me through some really tough times but Sophia has always been the one to get me to crack a smile no matter how bad I felt. I am deeply saddened by her loss ... and I just wanted to say RIP and thank you for being a friend.

Wendy Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 01:04 AM EST

This show is my comfort. With out fail I fall asleep to it every night. I'm sad to hear of her passing, but know her reward is in heaven. Thank you for all the laughter, and all the comforting nights.
Wendy

Lynette Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:45 AM EST

I was watching Golden Girls tonight on Lifetime when I found out that Sophia had past. My grandmother got me hooked on the show. I watch the show twice a day. Thanks for all the great episodes Sophia. RIP

sam Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:43 AM EST

the golden girles was always big part of my life, these women and sophia especilally kept me happy when i was so down, she kept me a life when i felt lifeless. she was my true firend when i didnt have any . i am very touched by her, and will always remember her as the one who survived anything like wars, sickness, and battel in italy, but not so much surviving rose stories. i love u sophia and will allways remember u as ma. may rest in peace. love u and i will miss u .

matt Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 12:34 AM EST

i made a popular video about her
i cry in it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohUfqL2ZJLo

Craig Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 11:32 PM EST

Even though Estelle A.K.A Sophia is not here to read these many many comments I will still write a tribute in her memory. Since I was little I would watch the "Golden Girls" and now that I am older owning all the episodes I see Estelle how funny she relly is even though she is acting I see though it and see the real her.I will remember as she was not with the disease.A vast many and I will miss Estelle. Hope When she will be there to greet her many fans in heaven.See you in heaven until then we'll miss you!!!

Joanie Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 10:58 PM EST

I remember the episode where the girls thought that Sophia was having a heart attack and Dorothy said that when a parent dies, no matter how old you are, you might as well be 7 and she felt like an orphan. I feel a little like an orphan now with the passing of Estelle Getty, who will always be "Ma" to me.

Sean Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST

All my thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of the talented Estelle Getty. Her comedic timing was amazing and many people forget that this was a great actress who succeeded in convincing us that she was the mother of an actress who was , in reality, a year older than her. The world will miss you Estelle.

Michael Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 10:31 PM EST

Sophia was my menter. "Picture This"
will be with me for the remainder of my time on earth. Rest in Peace and thanks for the memories. michael

Larry Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 09:05 PM EST

I watch The Golden Girls everyday on Lifetime. You were brilliant Estelle. Rest in peace.

hugofan Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:44 PM EST

Two of my favorite lies from her..

Sophia : "What are we having for dinner?"

Dorothy : "Ribs"

Sophia : "Great.Why don't you just kick the dentures out of my mouth?"

--

Sophia : "Cabbage she serves me....thanks to you I'll be skywriting all night!"

R.I.P. Estelle

Mike Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM EST

My grandmother and I watched the Golden Girls for years. When my grnadma passed away I always had a smile on my face when I caught reruns on Lifetime. Thank you Estelle for all the years of laughter.........Mike

Mike Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM EST

My grandmother and I watched the Golden Girls for years. When my grnadma passed away I always had a smile on my face when I caught reruns on Lifetime. Thank you Estelle for all the years of laughter.........Mike

rita Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:27 PM EST

I REALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE GOLDEN GIRLS,I DON'T MISS A SHOW.SOPHIA WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH.HEAVEN HAS RECEIVED A ANGEL.I MISS U SOPHIA.....RITA

Jaron Beatty Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:25 PM EST

Estelle got me through so many days of depression, by her comical antics on the Golden Girls. You definitely will be missed. May God be with the Family of Estelle Getty. She will be missed.

suz Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:23 PM EST

goodnight ma, i can only pray i can be as spunky as you when i reach that age, thank you for being a friend

Leslie Flibotte Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:20 PM EST

May you make as many laugh in heaven, as you have here on earth. Thanks for the memories and thank God for reruns.

Leslie Flibotte Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:20 PM EST

May you make as many laugh in heaven, as you have here on earth. Thanks for the memories and thank God for reruns.

Theadora Picou Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:15 PM EST

It has been years of laughter and entertainment thanks for bringing it in to my living room for so many years.

lori Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:50 PM EST

I've watched the golden girls so many times I know the dialog by heart, but my favorite charecter will always be Sophia! Now my daughter also watches the re-runs with me!! hUGS and prayers for her family

Lisa Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:18 PM EST

I am a BIG Golden Girls fan, ever since I was a little girl!! My grandmother and I would watch the show all the time. She said she had a friend who looked like Sophia.
My grandmother died last July 1 day before her birthday. Im so sad to here about Estelle's passing, well my grandmothers too!! But I know now my grandma will get to meat Estelle/ Sophia. Rest In Peace Sophia.
To Estelle's family I am very sorry for your loss. She was a great, and funny person. Part of her will last forever!!!

G and J Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:16 PM EST

It's amazing when you can have a really bad day but a Golden Girls episode and a scene with Sophia would lighten up your life. All worries would disappear and immediately you would be brought back to whats important - Friends and the Family they become. Here's to Estelle/Sophia for not only being the pillar that held that household in Miami together, but that will bring friends together forever through her remembrance.

Julie H. Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:09 PM EST

I'll miss her sense of humor when she was on the "The Golden Girls" especially when she was talking about her younger days in Italy. she was always so cute as "Dorothy's mother" Estelle Getty looked to be a very sweet person.

Stormee Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:08 PM EST

I have watched the Golden Girls since I was born, literally. I used to watch it with my Grandmother who passed away in 2001. Since then, I continued to watch every weekday on Lifetime. It provided me somewhat of a solace between my Grandmother and I. When my husband bought me the complete seasons box set, I was overjoyed. I will miss Estelle, even though I did not know her personally, not only for her infectious character Sophia, but for the connect she provided me with to my own Grandmother. My prayers are with her family, and I will continue watching... not only for my Granny, but for Sophia now too.

Sophia Lover Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:37 PM EST

I used to watch Golden Girls just for comfort, even though I was 4 when the show came out, I watched the reruns and loved it. Sophia had such humor and wit! Estelle was brilliant playing her. She was Sophia. And the chemistry she had with the rest of the cast was admirable. May Estelle Getty rest in peace, she was a fabulous actress and will remain in my fondest memories forever.

Raquel Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:35 PM EST

sophia was my favorite. she always made me laugh . r..i.p. SOPHIA my husband and I WILL MISS YOU. You will live in our hearts forever.Bye my favorite girl

Ayesha Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

I've been watching "The Golden Girls" with my grandma ever since I was 8. We love watching it together, and my grandma always loves Sophia. She can relate to the comedy for an 80-year old. And she will be missed.

Carolyn Derrick Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 06:29 PM EST

Good bye, Estelle. Though you were gone long before your death, we know you were anxious to get to heaven and see your friends. Rest well, Sophia. You left us a great legacy.

Kim Booth Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:48 PM EST

I am going to miss Estelle. I love The Golden Girls! Sophia always made me laugh! She made the show! Rest in Peace!

Margaret Owen Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:44 PM EST

I just love the Golden Girls, I still watch it everyday on Lifetime. I find myself laughing at the same old jokes. Sophia is my favorite. May your soul rest in peace Estel we are going to miss you.

Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:43 PM EST

My sister and I would spend many a Saturday night at my grandparents house when we were growing up. My sister, my grandmother, and I would all get in bed to watch NBC's line-up of the Golden Girls and Empty Nest. In college I would watch it on Lifetime. This saddens me because I, like Sophia, carry my purse with me everywhere. I think I picked up this trait from her. You will be missed Estelle.

mary m Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:34 PM EST

she was so funny. i loved her. she always mad me laugh. she will always be in my heart

janice Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST

I love

the Golden Girl

kristen coviello Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:09 PM EST

awwwwwww i loved her on golden girls i watch it everyday on lifetime.. at least shell be with sal... r.i.p estelle

kristen coviello Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

awwwwwww i loved her on golden girls i watch it everyday on lifetime.. at least shell be with sal... r.i.p estelle

Tammie Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

Heaven has received an angel.

Daliana Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

Here is to the funniest, most senile old lady on television. Long Live Sophia!

TV Expert Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

Little known fact: Tatum O'Neal was the original favorite for the part of Sophia Petrillo, but producers ultimately decided she was too "Irish looking."

luke Owner Of This Phone 917 318 5583 Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

She was amazeing and i for sure wish her the best up above,love you dear xxx

Nancy S Smith Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

My best friend and I used to watch the show faithfully,even though she lived in one state and I in another.I lost my friend 2years ago but I kept watching,we always said the theme song pertained to our friendship.All my heart and Love and Prayers go out to the family.I will miss you miss getty and will keep watching the show.If you could tell Lauren my friend I Love Her And Now Miss You Both.........LOVE YOU & YOU WILL DEFINITLLY BE MISSED!!!!!Suzie

Bo Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

"Picture it" , but she had said once, after 50 years in show business I'm and over night success. My friend, you have always been a success. You will be missed and always loved.

Cory Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

Though I wasn't even born when the Golden Girls premiered (I missed it by a few years), I've been watching it as long as I can remember. I always found it strange that as a straight male I identified with 60 year old women (even now at age 21), but reading through the various comments and tributes makes me feel less strange. This is truly a tragic loss for everyone who watched and loved the show, not to mention the people who knew Estelle personally. I've never been this sad at the death of a celebrity. Goodbye, Estelle, and thank you.

rheglar Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

To Sophia - The little old lady we all long to be

rheglar Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

To Sophia - The little old lady we all long to be

Stephanie Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:44 PM EST

I have been watching the Girls since they came out in the early eighties, and continued to watch them when Lifetime started to play re-runs. They kept me company when I was a stay at home mom. 9am+12+5+12 monday through friday.
My husband thought I was crazy because I would quote thing from the show and I would call them my friends.
I will miss Sophia but she will keep on making me laugh when I watch my boxset of golden girls!!!

matthew amerson Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

I SIT HERE WATCHING RERUNS OF "THE GOLDEN GIRLS", LEARNING OF HER DEATH. MY HEART SUNK, CASUE SHE AS DID THE SHOW WAS A FAVORITE AMONG GAY AMERICA. SHE IS AN AMAZINF PERSON, WHO MADE ME REALIZE, ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE JUST AS COOL AS YOUNGER ONES. SHE HAD MSO,MUCH ZEST FORLIFE. GAVE EVERYTHING IN EVERY ROLE SHE PLAYED. ANYONE WHO HAS HAD SOME ELDERLY DIE IN THEIR FAMILY SHOULD FEEL A SENSE OF LOSS AS I HAVE. SHE WILLBE GREATLY MISSED BY ME AND ALL HER FANS, CASUE I KNOW SHE AS MILLIONS OF THEM. MY HEART AND PRAYERS DO GO OUT TO HER FAMILY. I HAVE FOLLOWERED HER CAREER SINCE, "GOLDEN GIRLS" AIRED AND SHE ALWAYS MAD ME LAUGH AND SMILE. SHE IS AN ANGEL AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART. RIP ESTELLE,"SOPHIA". I WILL BE A FAN FOR LIFE
LOVE A DEDICATED FAN,
MATT

Thomas Bolton Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:35 PM EST

I grew up watching Estelle. I still have pictures of me in diapers with golden girls on the tv. I will truly miss her great acting ability. The lessons I learned form her will live on in her memory and I am currently working on getting the Golden Girls and Golden Palace on DVD. May God bless her family, her eternal soul, and all those she has touched with her work and with her life.

B. Whitey feat. Rue McClanhan Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

Yeah,
this right here
goes out
to everyone
who's lost someone
that they truly loved....
Check it out....

Seems like yesterday I used to watch your show
I ate some snacks, you played you roll
So far from Sicily with Vito and Angelo
Petrillius they came to know that
Life ain't always what it seem to be
Words can't express what'chu mean to me
Even though you're gone we still a team
Thru your family I'll fulfill your dream
In the future can't wait to see if you'll
Open up the gates for me
Reminisce sometime the nights Blanche sexed some men
Try to black it out, but it plays again
When it's real feelings hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know you still livin' your life after death

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Everytime I pray
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you

We miss you, Estelle...

Allison Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

I freakin' loved the GGs and I loved Estelle Getty as Sophia the best! I think the reason I loved this show so much is because it is one of the first shows I actually remember watching as a kid. My grandmother and I would watch it every Saturday when I spent the night at her house. Fast forward 12-15 years later when my friends and I would gather in one of our dorm rooms or the TV room and nerd out on the Golden Girls. It got to where one of my friends told me, "Y'all are way too invested in this show." Impossible! Thank you Estelle! You will be missed greatly, but you'll always be a Golden Girl.

Alisha Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:12 PM EST

I used to watch GG with my grandma, she took care of me growing up, it was her favorite show. She died when I was 12 and it was hard for me because we were so close...I continued to watch GG throughout the years, because in a way it made me feel close to her, it comforts me, even though I still get made fun of for watching it! It saddens me one of them is gone, it is like losing a grandma all over again.

Tiesha Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

i was deeply saddened by her death, i have been watching the golden girls since i was very young and im only 23...lol,i still watch them everyday,R.I.P ESTELLE kiss grandma for me,im sure she's ready to see you,i use to watch the show with my grandma every day me, her ,and my mom spent some days in and would just watch the show and die laughing!

Rebecca Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:03 PM EST

Sophia was my FAVORITE one of the "girls" and I'm sad to hear about Estelle Getty's death! May she rest in peace!

Rebecca Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

I grew up without any grandparents, watching Golden Girls gave me four of them. I always thought Estelle Getty was the funniest. She made growing older a little less scary. To think you could grow old and still be a kid at heart.

sga Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

"Well, pardon me while I play the grand piano..."
Watching GG on Saturday nights with my sisters and grandma was one of my best childhood memories. Thank you, Estelle, and rest in peace.

nancy Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:58 PM EST

The girls are my heroes,and Sophia was the best.When I'm feeling low I put in a dvd of the golden girls and I'm fine.I know every episode and I laugh so hard.Sophia is with her Sal!!!!Rest my Love.

TV Expert Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

Without the Golden Girls we never would have had groundbreaking comedies like Dharma and Gregg, I Love Lucy, or Six Feet Under.

shannon Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

I grew up watching the Golden Girls with my Grandma and I started watching them again after the birth of my 3 year old on Lifetime. We now watch the dvd's almost every night before bed. We love you Estelle, thanks for the wonderful memories. Rest in Peace.

L Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:50 PM EST

Blanche: "I'm abhored."
Sophia: "Glad to hear you finally admit it."
Blanche: "Sophia, I said abhored."
Sophia: "Abhored, slut, tramp, whatever."
Dorothy: "Ma, we were talking about Rose."
Sophia: "Yeah, lately she's been abhore, too."

Dr. No Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST

I'm a 30 year old male, and I can't help but laugh when I see this show. It was ahead of it's time as far as "sexual" humor and had some of the best chemistry of any TV show cast in history.

You will be missed Estelle !!

Katrina Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:45 PM EST

Those beautiful girls got me through many sad and depressed times. Now that I'm entering my"Golden Girl" years.......I'm proud and happy to know how to do it with grace, attitude, laughter, and lots of love! Thank you Estelle.....Peace Be With You!

jamiemart Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:43 PM EST

Nobody solves a problem like Sophia.. The Golden Girls paved the way for Sex and the City and Designing Women and hopefully more to come.

Cody Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

I watch The Golden Girls all the time, it always made me smile and I loved Sophia to death. She was always so cute. Rest in peace Estelle.

Estelle Getty Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:38 PM EST

Thanks for the lovely tribute! I'm glad I made you all laugh.

Joie Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:33 PM EST

She was always my favorite 'Girl'. She always knew what to say especially to put the others in their place. Will truly miss you Sophia/Estelle

Susan Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:28 PM EST

Goodnight Pussycat :-(

Linda Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

Sophia to Blanche when Blanche asks Sophia for some words of wisdom; to which Sophia replied: "You are old, You sag, now get over it"

Second good one was when The girls find Sophia in Bed with Weinstock and Dorothy asks Sophia "what's going on here" to which Sophia replies "Afterglow"

Michael Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

Oh Estelle! Thank you for being a friend!!!
We will miss you and you´ll live on in our hearts and memories.
In love and loughter
Michael

Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:12 PM EST

I got Condoleeza Rice on the megaphone. Everybody wants to eat a dinosaur.

George Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:11 PM EST

My fond memories of Estelle go back all the way to my early childhood. You see, I grew up best friends with her son, Carl, in Bayside, NY. Carl, myself and Jack, were known as the 3 musketeers. We spent every day in each other's homes, playing chess, doing homework and discussing politics.
Estelle was always a warm and generous soul. Even as little boys, we always seemed to tower over her diminutive figure as she rehearsed her lines, tirelessly for community theater plays she was always acting in. We helped with her lines, along with her husband Arthur.
After not seeing each other for many years, we met in the lobby of the theater when she played Harvey Fierstein's mother in "Torch Song Trilogy". We embraced with excitement as if no time at all had passed. Everyone who knows her shared in Estelle's joy when she joined the cast of "The Golden Girls" and she finally found the acclaim she had deserved. This beautiful, young Jewish woman played an old Italian woman to perfection

will Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

I must have gained 10lbs watching them. They were all great.

Kourtney Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:00 PM EST

my husband always asks why I watch the Golden Girls everyday when I've already seen every episode about a hundred times....I do because it never gets old and always brings a smile to my face. Estelle was my favorite character and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.