The Emmy-winning actress suffered ''a massive stroke'', E! News just reported. That leaves Betty White as the sole surviving member of the four female stars of the beloved sitcom, experiencing a popular fan revival and riding the wave of a Hollywood career that never went away.
Estelle Getty who played Sophia died in 2009 and Bea Arthur who played her daughter Dorothy passed away last year. Rue McClanahan's manager, Barbara Lawrence said the actress who's had a history of heart problems and suffered a minor stroke in January ''had her family with her. She went in peace.''
Rest in peace, Golden Girl.
UPDATE Thursday 3 June 23:50 - Betty White tells Entertainment Tonight that ''Rue was a close and dear friend.'' ''I treasure our relationship. It hurts more than I ever thought it would, if that's even possible."
