We learned today that "Golden Girls" star Rue McClanahan died of a stroke at the age of 76. Over the span of 60 years, the beloved actress warmed our hearts in a variety of television, movie and theater roles. No role was more prominent than her Emmy-winning turn as sassy Southern belle, Blanche Devereaux on the hit NBC series, "The Golden Girls.
Here's a montage of her best "Blanche" moments:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McClanahan family.
Thank you for being a friend, Rue.