Estelle Getty Quotes

Estelle Getty was an American actress and comedian, who appeared in film, television, and theatre. She was best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls from 1985 to 1992, which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, on The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993, and on Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995. In her later years, after retiring from acting, she battled Lewy body dementia.

✵ 25. July 1923 – 22. July 2008
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Famous Estelle Getty Quotes

“I think they look upon me as an old child, because I'm so little.”

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84, New York Times, July 23, 2008

“Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles.”

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84, New York Times, July 23, 2008

“Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it's time for me to do my part and help you.”

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84, New York Times, July 23, 2008

“Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life.”

Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84, New York Times, July 23, 2008

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