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Rue McClanahan was an American actress, best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit sitcom The Golden Girls. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Healdton, Oklahoma. She attended the University of Tulsa and Northwestern University, where she studied drama. McClanahan began her career in the theater, appearing in productions of The Skin of Our Teeth and The Seven Year Itch. She made her television debut in the soap opera Another World in 1965. She went on to appear in a number of television shows, including All in the Family, Maude, and The Love Boat. In 1985, McClanahan was cast as Blanche Devereaux in the hit sitcom The Golden Girls. The show ran for seven seasons and earned McClanahan an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1987. McClanahan continued to act after The Golden Girls ended in 1992. She appeared in a number of films and television shows, including The Simpsons, The Nanny, and Boy Meets World. McClanahan was married three times and had one son. She died on June 3, 2010 at the age of 76. At the time of her death, her net worth was estimated to be $40 million.

Popular As Eddi-Rue McClanahan
Occupation actress,soundtrack,producer
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 21 February 1934
Birthday 21 February
Birthplace Healdton, Oklahoma, USA
Date of death 3 June, 2010
Died Place Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Rue McClanahan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 76 years old, Rue McClanahan height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .

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Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Who Is Rue McClanahan's Husband?

Her husband is Morrow Wilson (25 December 1997 - 3 June 2010) ( her death), Tom Keel (1984 - 1985) ( divorced), Gussie Sam Fisher (6 November 1976 - 4 August 1979) ( divorced), Peter DeMaio (1964 - 1971) ( divorced), Norman Hartweg (1959 - 1961) ( divorced), Tom Bish (1958 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Husband Morrow Wilson (25 December 1997 - 3 June 2010) ( her death), Tom Keel (1984 - 1985) ( divorced), Gussie Sam Fisher (6 November 1976 - 4 August 1979) ( divorced), Peter DeMaio (1964 - 1971) ( divorced), Norman Hartweg (1959 - 1961) ( divorced), Tom Bish (1958 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Rue McClanahan Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rue McClanahan worth at the age of 76 years old? Rue McClanahan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Rue McClanahan's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Golden Girls (1985)$100,000 per episode (last season)

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Timeline

2015

She was inducted into the 2015 inaugural Closter Hall of Fame in Closter, New Jersey.

2010

Suffered a minor stroke while recovering from heart bypass surgery, which she had in November 2009 [January 14, 2010].

2009

Was estranged (in 2009) from her sixth husband, Morrow Wilson at the time of her death.

2005

Portraying Madame Morrible in Broadway's Wicked. [June 2005]

2003

She was a lifelong liberal Democrat. In 2003 she wrote a letter to presidential nominee John Kerry telling him that he lost both her vote and respect due to pheasant hunting. She endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential election.

2000

Was a supporter, donor, and advocate for the Methodist Healthcare Systemand its 15 care services. She gave a speech about her battle with breast cancer at the Travis Park United Methodist Church in East Travis, Texas on May 11, 2000.

1997

In 1997, McClanahan was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy and five months of chemotherapy. She did a series of lectures entitled "Aging Gracefully" for breast-cancer support groups.

1992

Played the same character, Blanche Devereaux, on four different TV series: The Golden Palace (1992), The Golden Girls (1985), Nurses (1991), and Empty Nest (1988).

1985

Betty White was originally considered for the role of the sexpot, Blanche, on The Golden Girls (1985). However, Betty had already been the aggressive Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) and Rue had played the introverted Vivian on Maude (1972). It was thought best not to typecast these two actresses by having them portray similar characters. Therefore, Betty got the part of naive Rose Nylund and Rue played the oversexed Blanche.

1982

For two years (1982 - 1984), she played "Aunt Fran" on Mama's Family (1983) until her character was killed off and she joined the cast of Golden Girls.

1971

After her second marriage broke up, she went to New York, and started doing films. She thought her They Might Be Giants (1971) part was her best movie part.

1950

A New York stage actress in the 1950s, McClanahan was plucked from the stage by Norman Lear for roles on All in the Family (1971) and later Maude (1972).

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