RIP Estelle Getty

For a number of years, The Golden Girls was something of a guilty pleasure of mine. Yes, I freely admit that. Couldn't tell you why, but I always loved the hilarious antics of the four old ladies who shared a house in Miami. And it sure didn't hurt that its main stars were well-established comediennes like Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McLanahan, and Estelle Getty.

So I was saddened today to learn that Estelle Getty, who played the fully unhinged, fully uncensored Italian mother Sophia Petrillo, who often preceded stories of past brushes with greatness with "Picture it!", died this morning at age 84.

And as is my custom, I honor her with YouTube clips of some of her greatest Golden Girls moments.







Rest in peace, Estelle. You will be missed.