Seems that you and I were "bosom buddies" forever. You were part of my life and I'll never forget you, dear Bea. You were the greatest! Glad that you and Sofia will be together again. God bless you. Frank from Pittsburgh

As a young actor, I was lucky enough to be cast as an extra in an episode of MAUDE! and spent one week in Bea Author's company. The episode delt with the opening a gay-bar in Tukahoe, New York and of course the town was in an uproar but Maude Findley came to its defense. No training or classes ever equaled watching and learning from this pro who through her genius and timing and genuine inspiration made it "okay" for this shy gay man appriciate true talent and realize show-business can sometimes inspire and influence and change lives. "....and then there's MAUDE!...." Thank you Bea Author.... Steven Henry Goldring

I loved Bea Arthur in Golden Girls but my favorite character was her because she would crack me up as Dorothy Zbornak and Sophia her mother especially too but i still think that it just sucks that we lost 2 of the best characters and actors on Golden Girls and it just sucks that blanche and rose are the 2 actors left on that show.

You will be very missed. Thank you for all the laughter.

Thanks you for making me laugh from Maude to Dorthy and everthing in between you will truly be missed Bea Arthur

I grew up with Bea Author, as my mother, just loved her and any thing she did. what a lovely woman. I feel like i lost my Mom all over again. Two of the "Golden GIrls" are really shinin bright now. TV Mom & daughter, together again, what a reunion they must have had. My Mom is surrounded with such wonderful angels. It makes me feel blessed. Rest in Peace.

Jesus took a great woman from us. she will always be a golden girl,actor,and friend . time stood still the moment you left for the great beyond,she will have no fear for she shall dwell in the house of the lord forever with friends and family, she will be one of god best friends i hope, Jesus took another life that had many people behind it fans, friends, and family. the golden girls will not be the same now god bless you BEA and your fans love keep u alive forever

Its all about the walk, May BEA walk through heavens gate with pride for she brought joy with her laughs and may she walk up to Jesus and finally know she has no pain and she gets to touch the lords face for the first time Rest In Peace you were a great woman, you take care of Estelle , may you to have fun one again

Dear Bea: Thank you for being a Friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidanct..... And if you through a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see...the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say. "Thank you for being a Friend". Your Friend, Kerrie M Massachusetts

Dear Bea: Thank you for being a Friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidanct..... And if you through a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see...the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say. "Thank you for being a Friend". Your Friend, Kerrie M Massachusetts

Dear Bea: Thank you for being a Friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidanct..... And if you through a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see...the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say. "Thank you for being a Friend". Your Friend, Kerrie M Massachusetts

Dear Bea: Thank you for being a Friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidanct..... And if you through a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see...the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say. "Thank you for being a Friend". Your Friend, Kerrie M Massachusetts

Dear Bea: Thank you for being a Friend. Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidanct..... And if you through a party, invited everyone you knew. You would see...the biggest gift would be from me. And the card attached would say. "Thank you for being a Friend". Your Friend, Kerrie M Massachusetts

A great lady & performer who brought laughs & won respect from multi media audiences. A commanding figure onstage with a great belt it out voice & amazing sense of timing. She will be missed, not just for who she was, but as a member of the icons of her caliber that we have lost. Rest in peace dear lady.

Thank you for being a friend!....thanks for the memories and the laughs and the tears! Sandy from Massachusetts

My memory is that of a sassy broad that spoke her mind. I was priveledge to see her in her one woman show in Ft. Lauderdale.....fantastic. Before that, I grew up with Maude & of course laughed all the time to the Golden Girls. My condolences to her family & close friends.

You were brilliant! You made us laugh, cry, remember the good ole days and you were so genuine. You will be misses teribly! Rest with the angels.

What an incredible actress! You'll live on with many of us. Thanks for the laughs...

Bea Arthur will always have a place on my TV, literally. Thanks to DVDs I can put on the Golden Girls , Maude or even Mame whenever there is nothing on to watch, which is often. 37 years later and Bea Arthur's Maude still makes me laugh out-loud, She was so ahead of her time. And I have spent many a night watching my Golden Girls DVDs. all seven seasons and they are as funny as ever. And who can forget Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury doing the classic duet from Mame. ... Bosom Buddies. It so sad that this wonderful woman and actor is gone, she'll be very missed.

Incredible performance as were all he others of your life. I will miss you terribly.

Thanks for the memories, thanks for the laughter the tears the reminder from all the Golden Girls that life begins anew at fifty. We shall miss you Bea Arthur. What is that Angelic Whisper? Hey “Pussycat” Unlimited guilt free cheesecake ! God Bless…

Thanks for all the laughter and words of wisdom. RIP Freida

You gave so much Bea. You will be sorely missed....

Bea u and your friends on the golden girls always made me laugh. we will miss u Bea , and remember too when maude came on the air too, I still love watching the Golden Girls, having a laugh also and remember the good times , Thanks fort he great shows , good laughs and happy memories!

Love, Laughter, Family and Friends. That is what you were all about. I will surely miss you Bea, you were a beacon in my life. I could always watch your shows and no matter how bad my day was, come out laughing and feeling so much better. I never knew you personally, never was fortunate enough to see you in person, but the way you lived your life on and off camera was an example to be followed. I know God has prepared a beautiful place for you. You will truly be missed.

Thank you so much for the beautiful moments that you gave us. We will always remember you. זל Dorothy. Benny from Israel

Oh my god. I have been dreading this day for so long. The day I look up at the TV screen and see that there is no longer a chance for me to meet my beloved Bea...I can't believe it. Everything about you, Bea: your facial expressions, your hilarious sarcasm, your incredible intelligent wit, will be missed. You have filled my days with laughter & joy, ever since I was a kid. You were my "imaginary mom". How I cherish the episodes of The Golden Girls based around your character. Especially the ones where you sing. "What'll I do...I have to say what I feel...They call her hard hearted Hannah..." How my eyes STILL fill with when I watch the last episode, it makes me crazy every time. How I quote you on a DAILY BASIS! I just want to say thank you for being that friend I never had in real life. Thank you for being that mom I always dreamed of, and thank you for being a role model in a world where emptiness sometimes filled my days. I love you so much. I really do. "When the world gets cold and I forget that there are people who are warm (like you, Bea)...I'll wrap myself in your memory...you'll always be my sister. Always."

16 years ago

Liz R., I share your feelings COMPLETELY. She made me feel like we were friends yet she never even knew I was alive. I loved her so much!!! and I too dreaded this day for so long. I am so glad I bought the 7 seasons of the Girls on DVD (and have watched them from 1 thru 7, twice now) It's time to pull them out and watch them again!!!

Long time fan of Bea Author. Laughed until I cried. What a talented woman. The GOLDEN GIRLS was and still is one of the BEST shows. There could have been no other Dorothy. That role was made for Bea. I was so happy when the producers wouldn't take no for an answer. For me just some of the best parts was when Dorothy would just slam the door in Stan's face on cue. Just so many great memories, so funny, she will be missed! Thanks for all the great laughs and most of all, THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND! R.I.P. Pamela from New York

Pamela

16 years ago

I spelled last name wrong BEA ARTHUR

Thank you for moments of great joy and happiness. You gave the world much...

Thanks for the laughs... rip Bea

Bea Arthur's demonstrative character and wit as Golden Girl, Dorothy, soothed my longing and ache for the sarcastic, sassy, humor I grew up with as a an adolescent in Long Island, New York. There was no getting away from that Noo Yawk, dry, direct sense of humor she so hysterically delivered on the set. She really is someone I wish I could have met because I admired her talent so much. Now, I will purchase "The Golden Girls" DVD sets so I can be assured I will laugh through my golden years! Thanks for the memories, Bea. Rest in peace.

Becky Sawyer

16 years ago

Bea Author was amazing actress,Her and Estelle can hang out together in heaven now.RIP Bea and Estelle

Bea Arthur helped me through many times with playing the great part of Dorothy in Golden Girls. I always knew there was good in the world when you watched Golden Girls - friendship, family & love. There's nothing better than a person who through their acting makes you want to be a better person.

Bea Arthur always demonstrated such a strong character! Her strength, grace and beauty were attributes I always admired! I thank God for giving us her such a wonderful woman!

I was lucky enough to see Bea Arthur's show at the Savoy Theatre in London. I laughed, cried, sang, cheered and clapped. It was an evening that I will remember forever. She was a wonderful singer, actress and comedienne. Thank you for all the joy Bea. God Bless.

spent all my life watching and loving bea arthur's talent she really seamed to be a wonderful person we will dearly miss her good bye bea &godbless your family

Maude was a staple in my home, way back in the seventies in Newcastle, South Africa - and to this day, | love watching the Golden Girls, having a laugh and remembering good times with my mom. Thanks for the great shows, good laughs and happy memories!

Thanks for all the laughs Bea!

Bea Arthur will be inducted into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame on December 9, 2008. In this interview excerpt, she discusses her role in the CBS

Beatrice Arthur on the Rosie O'Donnell Show. Rosie sings the theme song from Maude. ... Bea Arthur Maude theme song Rosie O'Donnell All

maya

16 years ago

I bless each and every laugh that Bea Arthur gave to me with her TV character Maude. This was when it was NOT a woman's world and here comes this loud, boisterous, extremely funny lady!! Bless you dear Bea, I will always remember you.

Libby Lange

16 years ago

I think it is great. I Loved Bes and felt as if she was part of my family. Still watch the Show and will as long as I live. Rest in Peace Miss Bea Libby in Alabama

jade

16 years ago

A legend that will never die super video, thanksyou for beng a friend R.I.P bea arthur xxx