Rue McClanahan died today.

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   Internetwriter62posted 13 years ago

   I was stunned today when I read the headlines that Rue McClanahan (Blanche in The Golden Girls) died today of a massive stroke. She was the youngest of them all. I know she was seventy-six but, it to me by surprise. It seems Betty White is the only surviving Golden Girl. Any fans of the show have anything they want to say.

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      Putz Ballardposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Great lady and a great show,

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         Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         That is very true, she was a great actress. I really enjoy the show. I still watch it , even though it has been in syndication  for a long time. Thanks for stopping by.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   You're a little late.
   
   
   http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/44836

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   Internetwriter62posted 13 years ago

   I know someone else posted something, but hey it worth mentioning. Still a bit taken by the news. I'm a big fan of the show.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      So, was my mother. I found it funny from time to time, when I would sit with her and watch it.
      
      Then again, I've seen most of the actresses in other things and it's sad, but death is part of life. I'm sure you can go out and buy all the shows and re-run them for however long you like.
      
      I hope you didn't cry.

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         Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I watch the reruns of WeTV and no I don't cry over the death of celebrities. I just was very surprised. I never realized she had so many health issues.

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Or did you not pay attention to her age and just enjoyed her acting? Hmmm.....?

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               Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               I know she was already seventy six so she did die of a ripe old age. Betty White is the oldest cast member and she's still around, so age does not always determine who dies first.
               
               I did enjoy her acting very much. I think they were all outstanding actresses.

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                  Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  76 is a ripe old age?
                  
                  Okay, if you say so. But, I am glad you enjoyed the show.

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                     Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Thanks. I guess given all the syndication this show has gotten it is a classic. It has been syndicated from one cable channel to another and yet has not lost it's appeal. It must be great for the creators of the show, to be receiving so much in residual income from their royalties. One thing no one can deny that the greatest asset of this show is the actresses.

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                        Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        It is no different than your hubs, except for the fact that they get more.

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                           Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           Hubs are a different market all together. Broadcasting that is big money. Who ever thought of this show, must be very glad he/she did. I wish I had a hub that resembled the Golden Girls. I might write one on the Golden Girls, who knows.

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                              Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                              A Tribute Hub! Great Idea! You go girl!

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                                 Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                 Thanks, I was thinking of writing one on Estelle Getty, because I really thought she was older and when I found out that she was younger than Betty White and Bea Arthur I truly discovered the power of a good makeup artist. How they make her look twenty years older, thats amazing. Estelle is so good at playing the part it is believable, although, I thought she was a bit agile for a woman of 85.
                                 Bea Arthur was my favorite Golden Girl, who was yours?

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                                    Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                    On and off the show I was partial to Betty White. She is an inspiration to a lot of people and I admire her for her strength.

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   Internetwriter62posted 13 years ago

   I really like Betty White. It's really hard to choose they are all such great actresses. I really liked Rue also and Estelle. I just found Dorothy's snide remarks kind of added some spice to the show.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The show was always filled with one-liners, from one another on to another. It was a cool show and I can see how much you liked it.

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         Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         The writers were great. It was well written and well acted.

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Hey you up for a challenge?

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               Internetwriter62posted 13 years agoin reply to this

               I agree. Writing like that is hard to come by. I wish I could come up with one liner like those.

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   Internetwriter62posted 13 years ago

   I gotta go. Thanks for coming to my forum Cagsil. Even if it was a duplicate forum, chatting with you was fun. I'm glad you liked the show to.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Take care and be safe. It was fun chatting with you about it.

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