Rue McClanahan Dead at 76

The actress suffered 'massive stroke'
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 3, 2010 11:06 AM CDT
Rue McClanahan Dead at 76
In this June 8, 2008 file photo, actress Rue McClanahan arrives at the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

Rue McClanahan died today, making Betty White the last living Golden Girl. The 76-year-old "passed away at 1am this morning" after suffering a massive stroke, her manager tells People. The actress who had a minor stroke earlier this year after her bypass surgery, "had her family with her," her manager adds. "She went in peace."
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