They always happen in threes. First Gary Coleman, then Dennis Hopper, and now our third fateful death of the week: Rue McClanahan, who is best known for playing Blanche on The Golden Girls. The actress was 76. This is a rather sad turn of events, especially now that The Golden Girls has received a new injection of nostalgic adoration, thanks to the resurgence of Betty White.
I actually met Rue McClanahan about five years ago. Back then, I worked down the hall from a casting office, and every day, random celebrities would saunter past en route to auditions. It was kind of awesome for me, what with my love of gawking. One day, Rue McClanahan herself walked by, and while I was very excited, I thought I’d act professional and remain in my seat. Luckily though, a little girl whose mom also worked in the hallway happened to step into my office about five minutes later.
“Why is there a Golden Girl in the hallway?” she asked me. I explained that Ms. McClanahan was in fact here for an audition. The girl nodded and then announced a desire to meet her. Well, who was I to deprive a little girl of her dreams? With pen and paper in hand, the two of us marched down the hall and introduced ourselves to Rue. I tell you, the woman was as sweet as molasses (sorry, I feel a need to speak in Southern-style similes). Rue signed an autograph for the girl and then asked us a few questions. It was such an endearing moment that I spied nearby auditioning actors Kristen Johnston and Chris Penn (also dead now) smiling at the scene. Class act, that Rue McClanahan.
Now this leaves just Betty as the last standing Golden Girl, outliving Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and even Stanley (not to mention Harry Weston, if you want to talk Empty Nest). Sadness all around.
For more information, click here. (thanks for the heads up, Neil)
Yes there have been three deaths, all very sad, but also remember the fourth, Art Linkletter.
It was kinda offputting to read this article with Betty White laughing at the top of the screen…
Betty White FTW!
Okay, that was funny!
RIP to a beautiful lady
chick I can completely understand that, I was fortunate that the random pics did not contain Betty because that would be freaky.
She was always a graceful southern lady and my fav golden girl RIP
Rue, thank you for being a friend.
Golden Girls is a favorite of mine, and I loved Rue on Maude as well. So very sad.
Sad news, indeed. At least we still have The Golden Girls playing on the Hallmark Channel.
So sad.
I need cheesecake, STAT.
thanks for the info
McClanahan was in fact here for an audition. The girl nodded and then announced a desire to meet her. Rue signed an autograph for the girl and then asked us a few questions. At least we still have The Golden Girls playing on the Hallmark Channel. You can also subscribe without commenting.This is my may loc nuoc
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