The creative genius behindArrested Development’sLucille Bluth was 80 years old.

“RIP and a true story,” sheposted.

It’s not hard picturing Jessica Walter doing that.

Arrested Development’s Jessica Walter smiling

We love Jessica Walter precisely because she played complicated women so brilliantly.

But Walter was never in it for the recognition.

At least, that was never the driving force behind her career.

Jessica Walter, throwback photo

“I have a passion,” she reflected.

“Acting is my passion.

It’s like chocolate: Whenever I have a piece, it makes me really happy.

I still love it, I really do.”

It was her daughter, Brooke Bowman, who confirmed the actress’s death to the public.

“Her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off.