How Old Is Estelle Getty?

Estelle Gettleman, known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, for which she won a Golden Globe Award ...

What did Estelle Getty died of?

Three days before her 85th birthday, Getty died on July 22, 2008, at her home in Los Angeles County, California, the result of dementia with Lewy bodies, according to family, and was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, her headstone inscribed with the words "With Love and Laughter" and a Star of David to indicate her ...

How old was Estelle Getty when she played Sophia Petrillo?

Estelle Getty was 62 at the start of the show. Estelle Getty (who played Sophia Petrillo) was 62 years old when the show premiered — that means Estelle was actually a year younger than Bea Arthur, who played her daughter. Rue McClanahan was 51 when the show premiered.