Celebs mourn Rue McClanahan's passing

Much like Gary Coleman's death last week and Dennis Hopper's passing over Memorial Day weekend, the stars are taking to Twitter to express their sadness over "Golden Girl" Rue McClanahan's death.

hear hear. she will be missed RT @helloross RIP Rue McClanahan & thank you for being a friend. -- Alison Sweeney

Sad news again: Golden Girl Rue McClanahan dies age 76 Emmy actress suffered a stroke. She beat 1997 breast cancer & 2009 heart surgery. -- Robin Leach

Ah beloved Blanche passes away - Rue McClanahan RIP. She was so lovely and such a spitfire. It's just Rose now. -- Marlee Matlin

RIP rue mcclanahan. sending love and prayers to her loved ones..... -- Mandy Moore

Sad news to report...Golden Girls actress Rue McClanahan died this morning of a stroke. Her family and friends are in our thoughts. -- Larry King

Rest In Peace Rue Mcclanahan. Such a funny and strong woman. -- Chris Crocker

Rue McClanahan. God damn it. Gary Coleman, Dennis Hopper, Rue McClanahan. been a rough few weeks. Let's cut it out now. -- Scott Evans

Oh no! I'm tearing up! Rue McLanahan has died. She was my favorite Golden Girl. It's a sad, sad day. :(((( -- Rose McGowan

R.I.P. 'Golden Girls' star Rue McClanahan dies at 76  -- Alyssa Milano

RIP Rue McClanahan she was such a delight to watch.  -- Sarah Joy Brown

Super sad about rue.... -- Margaret Cho

When Rue and I worked together she was always funny, lovely and a professional. She and her talent will be missed. -- John Larroquette

Rue McLanahan -- whoa. Very sad. Blanche was an iconic role, perfectly done. -- Jane Espenson


Betty White, Rue's "Golden Girls" co-star, also issued a lovely statement.

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