Estelle Getty is Getting Her Marker
Posted by Allan Ellenberger on Aug 1st, 2009
2009
Aug 1
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY
Estelle Getty’s marker is being installed
By Allan R. Ellenberger
August 1, 2009
It’s been a little over a year since comedian Estelle Getty died and it appears that she is finally getting a marker on her grave at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Getty, who died on July 22, 2008 is best known as the cranky but lovable, Sophia Petrillo on the classic NBC sit0com, The Golden Girls.
The cement base for the marker was being poured today. According to cemetery employees, the marker may be completed within two weeks or perhaps sooner. Rest in Peace Estelle!
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August 1st, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Awww, glad to see her memorial is under way. Thanks for being on top of this story, Allan!
August 4th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Interestingly, I just saw an article today about Estelle’s possessions that were auctioned off at Bonham’s back in June. One of the items up for sale was the infamous wicker purse that she always carried, as Sophia on the Golden Girls. Winning bid? Over $9,000. Wow.
February 10th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Reminds one of Mozart’s burial which was a simple communal grave with nobody attending whatsoever. A ‘Once gone, all forgoten’ mentality pervades too much. People are strange.
May 16th, 2010 at 11:34 am
i miss estelle she was so cute
June 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am
estell was one of a kind, her humor will never be forgotten. its a shame we dont let these stars know how we feel about them while there still with u . may god bless you estell , you are one of a kind. love you much