LOS ANGELES — Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress whose razor-sharp delivery of comedy lines made her a TV star in the hit shows "Maude” and "The Golden Girls” and who won a Tony Award for the musical "Mame,” died Saturday. She was 86.
Arthur died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side, family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, Watt said, declining to give further details.
"She was a brilliant and witty woman,” said Watt, who was Arthur’s personal assistant for six years. "Bea will always have a special place in my heart.”
Arthur first appeared in the landmark comedy series "All in the Family” as Edith Bunker’s loudly outspoken, liberal cousin, Maude Finley. She proved so entertaining that producer Norman Lear fashioned Arthur’s own series, "Maude.”
As Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls,” (1985-1992) Arthur seemed as caustic and domineering as Maude.
Arthur is survived by her sons and two granddaughters. No funeral services are planned.
by the associated press
Arthur died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side, family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, Watt said, declining to give further details.
"She was a brilliant and witty woman,” said Watt, who was Arthur’s personal assistant for six years. "Bea will always have a special place in my heart.”
Arthur first appeared in the landmark comedy series "All in the Family” as Edith Bunker’s loudly outspoken, liberal cousin, Maude Finley. She proved so entertaining that producer Norman Lear fashioned Arthur’s own series, "Maude.”
As Dorothy Zbornak in "The Golden Girls,” (1985-1992) Arthur seemed as caustic and domineering as Maude.
Arthur is survived by her sons and two granddaughters. No funeral services are planned.
by the associated press
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