Estelle Getty

Career overview

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Name: Estelle Scher-Gettleman (stage name Estelle Getty).
Dates: July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008.
Nationality/Origin: American actress, born in New York City, New York, USA.
Mediums: Film, theatre, and television.
Known Roles/Shows:
Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985 to 1992).
The Golden Palace (1992 to 1993).
Empty Nest (1993 to 1995).
Awards: Emmy and Golden Globe (for The Golden Girls).
Credits: 49 known credits.
Other info: Battled Lewy body dementia in later years after retiring.
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Estelle Scher-Gettleman, professionally known by her stage name Estelle Getty, was an American actress born in New York City, New York, on July 25, 1923. Her career spanned film, theatre, and television, with 49 known credits. She is recognized for her work across various media throughout her professional life.
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Getty is best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on the television series The Golden Girls, a role she performed from 1985 to 1992. For her work on this series, she won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Following her time on The Golden Girls, she appeared on The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993 and on Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995.
Paragraph 3: Later life/Conclusion.
After retiring from acting, Getty battled Lewy body dementia. She passed away on July 22, 2008, at the age of 84.
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Estelle Scher-Gettleman, professionally known by her stage name Estelle Getty, was an American actress born in New York City, New York, on July 25, 1923. Her career included work in film, theatre, and television, with 49 known credits. She is widely recognized for her television performances during the late twentieth century.

Getty is most notable for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the television series The Golden Girls, which she performed from 1985 to 1992. Her performance in this role earned her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Following her tenure on The Golden Girls, she appeared in The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993 and in Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995.

In her later years, following her retirement from the acting profession, Getty battled Lewy body dementia. She died on July 22, 2008.
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