Bea Arthur was always one of my favorite actress on TV. I still watch "Golden Girls" on reruns and will never get tired of it. I still laugh and I am so sad to hear of her death. God bless her family and friends.

Posted by: Pat Wilson, NC   April 29, 2009

Another great one gone but will be loved and remembered forever. Much sympathy to her family.

Posted by: Cathy, Casa Grande, AZ   April 29, 2009

I've watched Bea on the Golden Girls since the 80's when I was just a young boy. She has been a part of my life every since. Its seems that no matter what I've gone through in life the Gilrs were a constant, always making life better. I will love her forever!!

Posted by: Andrae' Little Rock, AR   April 27, 2009

I grew up watching 'Maude.' I think it made a strong impression of me in comparison to shows like 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Leave it to Beaver' where the mother figure was sweet, docile & all about the needs of the family--all wonderful qualities but for the first time, I saw that women could have a different role in society and within the family. Bea always seemed to portray saucy, sassy women with something to say. She offered an alternative archetype of woman/mother on television. May she rest in peace.

Posted by: Kimmie G. Beverly, MA   April 27, 2009