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'Golden Girl' Awaiting Heart Surgery

By Audrey Morrison
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:10:33 GMT

Rue McClanahanRue McClanahan may have pals and confidants, but her heart is not being true to her.

The actress who played feisty Blanche Devereaux on the long-running sitcom, “The Golden Girls,” has been forced to pull out of her own tribute in San Francisco after being hospitalized this week for heart bypass surgery, according to SFGate.com.

"Trust me, I'd rather be in San Francisco having fun and being adored by all of you" than in a New York hospital, McClanahan said in a statement.

PinkPaper.com has some additional scoop from the ailing 74-year-old:

"Unfortunately, my doctor has laid down the law,” she admits. “And I'm currently having some maintenance on the old ticker."

Get well soon, Rue!

What Do You Think?

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Message Edited by Audrey_Morrison on 11-05-2009 04:18 PM

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OHHH ! I just watched Golden Girls this morning on Hallmark ..
Get feeling better soon!!
Thank you for making us LAUGH !!!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:23:34 GMT | melvinc1

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Feel better soon Rue!!! We love you so much and you are one hell of a lady and an entertainer. At my house we buy all that you, Bea and Betty are on. You guys showed us funny can be classy and mature! Please take care =)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:35:27 GMT | CaliBay

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I really like all the 'Golden Girls!'
Rue McClanahan was super in Nun Sense, and 'Maude' hasn't changed a bit - still saucy, tart, astringent, and right on the money!
'Mom' is like I'd like to be at her age, and Betty White is ditzy as ever. Lovely gals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:22:33 GMT | Southern-gal

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I never get tired of watching the Golden Girls reruns. You all are the greatest. Get well soon. My granddaughter who is in her 20's loves all of you too.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:48 GMT | sparky97

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Take care Rue, the Golden Girls was one of the best programs ever. It made me laugh when I really needed a good laugh. God Bless

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:13:23 GMT | lauramary

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impossible to pick just one :-) What a wonderful cast of funny funny women-thanks for making us laugh-including my late Gram (I think Sophia was her favorite-said things I never heard my Gram say - but most likely thought!!)

Take care-get well
God bless

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:20:16 GMT | birdycrazy

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i will say a prayer get well soon still watch the show you ladies are so very funny god bess

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:31:12 GMT | nosports

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oh i love the golden girls i have some of the dvds and i watch them everynite

she will be fine.. my mom had a double heart bypass bout 3 yrs ago and is doing great. my mom is 60 yrs old

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:33:39 GMT | Loristarra

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Dorothy (Bea Arthur) was my favorite because she and I are alike; however, I loved Blanche because she was bold and proved that sex for the older generation was not only acceptable but a whole lot of fun.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:45:16 GMT | m7256s

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You go girl, Still watching all of my favorite gals on reruns. Never tire of all of your antics. Prayers for your complete recovery are on the way. Catch you later wherever you show up. God Bless and a speedy recovery.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:48:43 GMT | kdee

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I did not have a favorite. They were all good friends and still are. I remember Betty White from her early days in "Life With Elizabeth". Wonder if she remembers her days as a brunette. I enjoyed her then and still love seeing her.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:55:36 GMT | kdee

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I loved them all. They were true blue friends. On and off screen. Get well soon Blanche!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:55:48 GMT | buffym

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I myself liked all of the Golden Girls but my favorite is Rue McClanahan. Her part was saucy and sassy and she played it well.She was one sharp lady and my prayers are with her for a speedy recovery. God Bless You Rue McClanahan.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:57:42 GMT | Latay859

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Bea Arthur was the greatest..her reactions were priceless....watch the show so often I know the dialog.....

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:23:15 GMT | desertsolo

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I love the Golden Girls. I watch them every night 11 pm on HallMark. I watch the reuns over and over over again and agaian. The ladies are each good performing the character they do. They are all important to show.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:29:56 GMT | grreat granny

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She'll be ok i said so , trust me ,the man upstairs isent ready for her yet .

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:42:11 GMT | FORMERBRITNEYFAN2007

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How could you pick just one as your favorite? Casting was great--even Stan was right.C.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:19 GMT | catherinethegrea

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Honey, you'll be just fine - my hubby had a pacemaker, followed by triple bypass last December & he is fine! You will never leave us. We both loved you & Bea, Esther & Betty - watch your reruns on Hallmark every single day - probably know every word by heart, but never tire of them! You gals were (are) the greatest! Also loved you & Bea in "Maude." You are a beautiful and very talented gal - God Bless and keep you going strong, doll! Joan (jclkitty@gmail.com)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:28 GMT | JRMewing

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Hang in there Rue (Blance) you are a fighter, so all of us can enjoy you for many, many more years. I am only 2 yrs. younger and a loving fan of the Golden Girls, watch it on the Hallmark channel everynight and during the mornings, too. You and Betty White (Rose) are my favorites, God Bless Dorothy and Sofiva loved them too.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:18:37 GMT | zeldab

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