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Bea Arthur

What is bea arthur?

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Key facts

Namn Bea Arthur[1]
Fodelsnamn Bernice Frankel[1]
Fodelsedag May 13, 1922[1]
Fodelseort New York City, U.S.[1]
Dodsdag April 25, 2009[1]
Yrken actress, comedian, singer[1]

Bea Arthur was an American actress, comedian, and singer born Bernice Frankel on May 13, 1922, and died on April 25, 2009.

Context

Bea Arthur was best known for her television roles in Maude and The Golden Girls. She served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and died of lung cancer at home in Los Angeles [1].

Documented claims

  • She starred in Maude and The Golden Girls. [2]
  • She appeared on All in the Family before Maude. [2]
  • She served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. [3]
  • She died of lung cancer at home in Los Angeles. [1]

Questions and answers

What was Bea Arthur's birth name?

Her birth name was Bernice Frankel [1].

When did Bea Arthur die?

She died on April 25, 2009 [1].

What was Bea Arthur's occupation?

She was an actress, comedian, and singer [1].

Where was Bea Arthur born?

She was born in New York City, U.S. [1].

Sources

  1. Bea Arthur - Trivia — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Powerful Facts About Bea Arthur, The Formidable Golden Girl — factinate.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bea Arthur - Celebrity Deaths: Findadeath — findadeath.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People