Estelle Getty -- Golden Girl Dies of Lewy Body Dementia at 84
Actress Played Sophia Petrillo on Golden Girls TV Show
Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia often referred to as a cross between Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. An excellent resource to learn more about dementia is available at Zane's Health.Lewy body dementia causes stiffness, rigid body movements and mental confusion.
Estelle Getty was an actress for over four decades. She seemed to pick up speed with each passing decade. When she was hired to perform on the "Golden Girls" TV show, she was paired with well-known actresses Bea Arthur, Betty White and Rue McClanahan.
The Golden Girls won the "Pop Culture" award from TV Land Awards in 2008. Estelle Getty was 84 years old at the time of her death from Lewy body dementia.
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