Bea Arthur: A look back at the golden girl's life and career.

FILE - This 1975 file photo shows actress Bea Arthur at an unknown location. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - This April 1977 file photo shows actress Bea Arthur along with her husband, director Gene Saks in New York. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - This March 13, 1978 file photo shows actress Beatrice Arthur with her dog Julie at her home in Los Angeles. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)

FILE - This Dec. 25, 1985 file photo shows the stars of the television series \"The Golden Girls\" during a break in taping in Hollywood, Calif. From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. Family spokesman Dan Watt says 86-year-old Bea Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

FILE - This Aug. 29, 1988 file photo shows actress Beatrice Arthur accepting her Emmy award at the 40th annual Emmy Awards ceremony in Pasadena, Ca. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

FILE - This April 26, 2004 file photo shows actress Bea Arthur leaving after testifying before the Senate Business and Professions Committee, in support of a measure by State Senate President Pro Tem John Burton, D-San Francisco, unseen, banning the production and sale of foie gras at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2005 file photo, Broadway and television actress Bea Arthur performs during \"A Celebration of Cy Coleman\" at the Majestic theatre in New York. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday. He says Arthur had cancer, but declined to give further details. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)