Estelle Getty, most well known for her role as the mischievous but lovable Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, passed away today at age 84. As many of her fans know, she has been suffering from failing health for many years now, and most recently had been struggling with dementia. She was just 3 days shy of her 85th birthday.

I’m so sad to hear that she’s gone. But I know she must have been pretty miserable, so I’m glad she’s at peace now.

Thanks for the laughs, Estelle! We love you!

One of my favorites! Thanks for all the wonderful laughs, Estelle.

This is so sad!!! Thanks for the great laughs Estelle, from watching the reruns after school to the Golden Girls DVD Sam and I now own. Rest in peace.

I hadn’t heard, Nathan. I’m sad. I loved her. Really…a lot. She and I were a lot alike.

Breaks my heart! Thanks for all the laughs, we love you Estelle.