This morning Hollywood legend Rue McClanahan passed away. Rue was most known for her role as Blanche in the 80′s sitcom “The Golden Girls.”

TMZ reports that fellow “Golden Girl”  Betty White has issued a statement about the death of Rue.

White states, “Rue was a close and dear friend.  I treasured our relationship.  It hurts more than I even thought it would, if that’s even possible.”

Rue died after suffering from a massive stroke.