Rue McClanahan, middle, seen with co-stars from "The Golden Girls" has died.
"Golden Girl" actress Rue McClanahan died of a stroke in a New York hospital early Thursday, her manager said.
McClanahan, the actress known for her roles as the blowzy best friend Vivian on "Maude" and as the prowling Southern belle Blanche on "The Golden Girls," was 76.
© 2011 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
| Advertising practices | Advertise with us | About us | Contact us | Work for us | Help
Betty White wins again!
I'm sure Betty White doesn't feel she has won. I imagine she feels she's lost a friend. My heart goes out to all of Rue's family and friends.
Way to bring us down Tasha...
I am a fan of the Golden Girls... My condolences to the family.
I love the Golden Girls, I watch the show often late nights, my condolences to Rue's family and friends. I'm sure Betty White feels a lost, I wish her all the best!
RIP Rue
Your presence will live on through the work you have left behind, while your soul enjoys peace and happiness in Heaven.
May God rest her soul!
Thank you Ms. McClanahan for many laughs!
Rest in peace, Water Lily!
Usually, I don't feel any sense of personal loss when a celebrity dies. This time is different. Rue, if there's an Internet connection in Heaven, thank you for all the laughs you brought into my home through your portrayal of lovable, promiscuous Blanche on "The Golden Girls." Whenever I really need to laugh, it's time to take "The Golden Girls" dvds off the shelf, and watch every single episode over again. There must be a special place in Heaven for people who lighten our loads, by making us bust a gut laughing.
How sad my children and I are of the passing of Rue. We enjoy watching the Golden Girls so much. It's a sad loss for all the fans of the Golden Girls. Betty White you must be so devasted by her passing. All the woman of the Golden Girls are truly GOLDEN. Thanks for the laughs and the memories
Aww.. she was great. Condolences to the familu and much peace to you Rue on a life well lived.
Awwwhhh...this makes me sad. I have been losing sleep at night because I have been staying up late watching Golden Girls on WE channel. Only last night I watched several episodes and was cracking up. She played her role so very well, I liked her spunk. I guess we all have to go sometime. RIP Rue.
My condolences go out to the family of Rue McClanahan....I loved watching the Golden Girls when i was growing up..She will be missed by me deeply....rest in peace Rue..you will be missed greatly...
Thank-you for being a friend.
Always happens in threes
YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE THE GOLDEN GIRLS .THAT WAS MY SHOWS RUE McCLANAN WAS MY GIRL.SHE WAS THE BEST.I LOVE HER RIP MY STAR.I LOVE YOU