Estelle Getty remembered as funny, feisty, frugal

Estelle Getty always liked a bargain.

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The NYT reports: Estelle Getty, whose portrayal of a crabbily charming octogenarian on the television sitcom "The Golden Girls" gave new prominence to elderly characters in prime time and endeared her to viewers of all ages, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 84.

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The Vinecast: The Newsvine Podcast - July 23, 2008

Today Viki and I are joined by kymlee.

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So sad it makes me just writing this, but according to Fox news "The Golden Girls" will not be as golden now. Their fellow Golden Girl Estelle Getty has passed away at the age of 84. Estelle played the humorous & unforgettable Sofia Petrillo.

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