Bea Arthur has lost a long battle with cancer at 86. An icon in the gay community, she is famous for her stage, television and film roles, but is best known for her work as the title character in the 70s sitcom Maude and later as one of the Golden Girls.

Some of my favorite clips below…

History of the World Part I (2 minutes in)

From the show Maude:

From the show The Golden Girls:

Rest in peace Bea. You will be missed.