“The Golden Girls,” a beloved sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans. The show, which showcased the lives of four older women living together in Miami, featured a stellar cast whose impact resonates even today. As of 2023, we take a look back at the original cast and their journeys since the show’s conclusion.

Bea Arthur, who portrayed the sharp-tongued Dorothy Z𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧ak, was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on May 13, 1922, in New York City. She brought to life a character that was both humorous and poignant. Sadly, Arthur passed away on April 25, 2009, from lung cancer at the age of 86.

Betty White, an iconic figure in entertainment, played the sweet and naive Rose Nyland. Born on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois, White was a beloved star until her death on December 31, 2021, due to a stroke, at the remarkable age of 99.

Rue McClanahan, 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on February 21, 1934, in Healdton, Oklahoma, portrayed the sultry Blanche Devereaux. McClanahan’s vibrant performance earned her accolades, but she too has passed; she died from a brain hemorrhage on June 3, 2010, at the age of 76.

Estelle Getty, who played the wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo, was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 on July 25, 1923, in New York City. Getty’s role as the matriarch of the group resonated with many. She passed away on July 22, 2008, from Lewy Body dementia at the age of 84.

Supporting characters also left a mark. Herb Edelman, who played Stan Z𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧ak, passed away from emphysema in 1996, while Woody Sid Melton, who portrayed Salvador Petrillo, died in 2011. Other cast members, like Bill Dana and Meg Wylie, have also since passed, but their contributions to the series remain memorable.

In 2023, some cast members are still alive, like Pat Harrington and Lenny Green, continuing their lives in the public eye. The legacy of “The Golden Girls” endures, reminding us of the wit, wisdom, and warmth that the characters brought to television, and the friendships that continue to inspire audiences worldwide.