Where are the cast of The Golden Girls now?
The Golden Girls was the hysterical 1980s sitcom about four middle-aged women who shared a house together in Miami Beach, Florida. There were seven series in total, all of which are going to be released on Disney+ 's STAR. Sophia Petrillo - Estelle Getty  Sophia was originally from Italy who moved to New York to escape an arranged marriage. She was originally living at Shady Pines retirement home but when there was a fire at the facility, she moved in with the other women and later starred in the spin-off The Golden Palace. Actress Getty appeared in other films and shows after this such as The Million Dollar Kid, Mad About You, Touched by An Angel and Empty Nest where she continued to play the role of Sophia for seven more years. Getty retired from showbusiness in 2000 and was the first of The Golden Girls to die, passing away at the age of 84 in 2008. READ MORE: Loki fans baffled by death amid post-credits confusion 'Go back!'