Betty White On Rue McClanahan's Death: "It Hurts More Than I Ever Thought"
Posted on Jun 03, 2010 @ 12:57PM - 4 comments
At 88, Betty White is the only Golden Girl remaining. And her heart is hurting.
America’s sweetheart found out that her long-time friend Rue McClanahan died Thursday of a massive stroke.
PHOTOS: Rue McClanahan Through The Years
Betty released a statement to RadarOnline.com saying “Rue was a close and dear friend. I treasured our relationship.”
Rue played the man-crazy Southern belle Blanche Deveraux and Betty played the naïve Rose Nylund. Their connection on and off screen endured the years.
It made Golden Girls a hit in the 80s and gave it new life on the Lifetime network. Because the ensemble cast that also included Beatrice Arthur and Estelle Getty, had perfect comic timing and timeless humor the show continues to gain new audiences every day.
