Actress Bea Arthur Silent at Last

I note with sadness the passing of actress and comedy star, Bea Arthur, at age 86. 

Ms Arthur came from the stage (Tony Award Winner) to television in a comedy role in All in the Family opposite Archie Bunker (Caroll O’Connor).

She reprised her character in the spin-off series, Maude, from 1972 to 1978, winning a Best Actress Emmy. 

She returned with her husky voice and acerbic wit in The Golden Girls, another hit series  from 1985 through 1992 in which Arthur and her costars all won Emmy Awards. 

As the years go by, I have noticed my own aging by the loss of comedy legends who have died along the way after providing me with generations of entertainment and laughs.  In this world we live in, I can use all the smiles and laughter I can get.  I enjoyed Bea Arthur on camera for her characters’ sarcasm and her heart.  I will miss her. 

Those of you who recognize her work will remember the comedy – so I will present a brief clip of her performing a musical number as many of you may not realize she was also a Tony winning stage performer.

My source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhSIKdfxbSs&feature=related