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Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls. She won an Emmy award for her role and also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Estelle Getty is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Estelle Getty was born Estelle Scher on July 25, 1923 in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Arthur Gettleman</div><div class='timeline-text'>Estelle marries Arthur Gettleman, a furniture manufacturer and together they have two sons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Stand-up Comedy Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Gets her start in stand-up comedy at various clubs in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Makes Television Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Makes her television debut on the sitcom, "Foley Square."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of "The Golden Girls"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the cast of the hit show "The Golden Girls" as the character Sophia Petrillo.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Lifetime Achievement Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the TV Land Awards for her role in "The Golden Girls."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passes Away at 85 Years Old</div><div class='timeline-text'>Estelle passes away on July 22, 2009 at the age of 85 due to natural causes.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's an Inspiration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Estelle Getty was an inspiration to many. She was a trailblazer in the entertainment industry as she became one of the few prominent television actresses during her time. Her determination, passion and talent were evident in all her roles, inspiring other young women to follow their dreams and pursue their ambitions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She Was a Great Comedian</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Estelle Getty was a great comedian with impeccable timing and delivery. Her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls was hilarious and memorable. Her deadpan delivery and acerbic wit made her character one of the most beloved characters on the show.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She Was a Loving Grandmother</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Estelle Getty was a loving grandmother. During her time as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, she showed us what it means to be a supportive and caring grandmother. Her love for her family was evident in all her performances, providing us with an example of what it means to be a loving grandparent.</p></div></div>
Estelle Getty, an American TV actress, was born on July 25, 1923 and was 84 years old when she passed away on July 22, 2008. She is best known for her role as the sharp-tongued and fiercely independent Sophia Petrillo in the popular '80s sitcom "The Golden Girls."
Estelle Getty had an estimated net worth of $8M. She was a well-known actress and comedian famous for her roles in the television series The Golden Girls. Her wealth comes from her salary and per-episode fees from the show, as well as royalties from her other TV, movie, and stage performances.
