The Golden Girls, a beloved sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, featured four actresses playing the main characters:
- Bea Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak: Bea Arthur was born on August 13, 1922, and passed away on April 25, 2009. During the show's run, she was in her 60s.
- Betty White as Rose Nylund: Betty White was born on January 17, 1922, and passed away on December 31, 2021. During the show's run, she was also in her 60s.
- Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux: Rue McClanahan was born on February 1, 1934, and passed away on June 3, 2010. During the show's run, she was in her 50s.
- Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo: Estelle Getty was born on July 25, 1923, and passed away on July 22, 2008. During the show's run, she was in her 60s.
While the characters' ages were not explicitly stated, it's safe to assume they were all in their late 50s or early 60s during the show's run, as they were portrayed as retired and enjoying their golden years.
