BEA ARTHUR, 86

Apr 25th, 2009 - Washington Post

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BEA ARTHUR, 86 - Washington Post

Bea Arthur, 86, the actress whose well-timed put-downs, delivered with deep-voiced sarcasm, helped make her a comedy star and social spokeswoman in two major television sitcoms, "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," died April 25 at her home in Los Angeles.

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