It's hard not to feel a little bit greedy mourning the death of someone who lived 92 wonderful years. But for people of a certain age, Charlotte Rae was the girls' school housemother we never had, so hearing she died is heartbreaking just the same. Thanks for all of the memories, Mrs. Garrett. You will be missed. (Here's the Season One version of the theme featuring hers truly.)
it’s with a heavy heart and tears (but a smile as i think of her lil’ bod and hear her voice) that I now move through the world without this incredible force of a woman being it. she was… https://t.co/AVUoqk5fEv— Mindy Cohn (@MindyCohn) August 6, 2018
You all already know my heart is heavy yet.... sorry, no words at the moment just love and tears... and yeah, smiles.... #charlotterae #ripcharlotterae— Kim Fields (@KimVFields) August 6, 2018
