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Estelle Getty

American actress
Also known as: Estelle Scher Gettleman
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Estelle Getty as Sophia, Rue McClanahan as Blanche, Beatrice Arthur as Dorothy, and Betty White as Rose sit together on a floral couch in a scene from The Golden Girls.
The Golden Girls (From left) Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur, and Betty White in The Golden Girls.

Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the NBC sitcom The Golden Girls (1985–1992). She joined the cast in the show's pilot episode, replacing a minor character, and became a permanent fixture. Getty's portrayal of the sharp-witted, stroke-surviving matriarch earned her an Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series in 1988.1

Before The Golden Girls, Getty had a long career in theater and appeared in various television and film roles. Her performance as Sophia Petrillo was widely acclaimed for its comedic timing and memorable delivery. Getty was born on July 25, 1910, and passed away on July 22, 2008.1

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