I am so sad to report this horrible news, but "The Golden Girls" star Estelle Getty has died. She was 84 years old.

Getty, who of course played Sophia, on "The Golden Girls" was more than just a great actress. She was also an inspiration to strugging actors everywhere. Estelle spent 40 years struggling for success before she landed the role on the hit show back in 1985.

"She was loved throughout the world in six continents, and if they loved sitcoms in Antarctica she would have been loved on seven continents," her son, Carl Gettleman, said. "She was one of the most talented comedic actresses who ever lived."

In addition to her son Carl, Getty is survived by son Barry Gettleman, of Miami; a brother, David Scher of London; and a sister, Rosilyn Howard of Las Vegas.