Estelle Getty Is Not Alive

Estelle Getty died this morning, just a few days short of her 85th birthday:

She had been battling advanced dementia for years. According to her website, she passed away in her own home, surrounded by family.

Estelle Getty was best known for her portrayal of Sophia, the mother of Dorothy on the Golden Girls.

Up until a few minutes ago, I thought that Estelle Getty was actually about 85 years old when she was on the Golden Girls. I did some quick calculations this morning and figured that if the Golden Girls ended its run in 1992, and if Estelle was 85 when it ended, that must mean that she died today at the tender age of around 101. Then TLDG told me that Estelle was playing an old woman on the show and she was much younger than the age she portrayed. This led me to say "oh".

Sure, that may not have been a good or interesting story, but it's a true story that came from my heart. And when it comes right down to it, the truth will overcome any obstacle that life puts in our way.

Think about that the next time you get so high and mighty.

Goodbye, Estelle.