Memorial Page for Bea Arthur (née Bernice Frankel)
American actress and comedienne
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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Bea Arthur's birthday.
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May 13th, 2026
Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Bea Arthur.
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April 25th, 2026
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Biography
Bea Arthur (* May 13, 1922 in New York City; † April 25, 2009 in Brentwood) was an american actress and comedienne. She was 86 years old. She was married to Robert Alan Aurthur and Gene Saks. She had 2 children. Her education included Blackstone College for Girls and The New School. Her faith was Judaism. She received 5 awards, including Disney Legends, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Her cause of death was lung cancer.
Life Events
11 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1922Married Robert Alan Aurthur
1944until 1950
Married Gene Saks
1950until 1978
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1966Mame
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1966Mame
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
1977Maude
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
1988The Golden Girls
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
1989The Golden Girls
TV Land Award
2008Disney Legends
2009Died in Brentwood, Los Angeles County (lung cancer)
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- Gene Saks
Bea Arthur (née Bernice Frankel). Forever remembered.