Sophia from the Golden Girls was probably one of the best television characters of the 80’s. Sadly, Estelle Getty has passed away, Yahoo!News reports:

Getty, who suffered from dementia, passed away early this morning at her Los Angeles home surrounded by her family, according to her son Carl Gettleman.

Estelle Getty was one of the most gifted actresses on television at the time, and I’m sad to hear this news. Though I must say it’s nice to hear of someone who lived a long full life, rather than the rash of young deaths that have been in the news lately.