Actress Conchata Ferrell tragically passed away on October 12 after complications following a cardiac arrest (viaDeadline).
TheTwo and a Half Menstar was 77.
As a young actress, Ferrell cut her teeth as an original member of the Off-Broadway Circle Repertory Theatre.
She was our first home-grown star."
Jon Cryertweeted, “She was a beautiful human.
Berta’s gruff exterior was an invention of the writers.
Chatty’s warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths.
I’m crying for the woman I’ll miss, and the joy she brought so many.”
“She could have two lines in a scene and walk away with it.
I wasn’t exaggerating when I said I was lucky every day,” Cryeradded.
Cryer posted a link to aYouTube videocompiling Berta’s best moments so fans could remember Ferrell’s immense talent.
She was the warmest, most gracious lady.
Her sweet daughter Samantha was often there too.
Oh, she was loved.
She will be missed."
Fans have also chimed in remembering Ferrell.
Onetweeted, “Noooo!!!
The amounts of laugh I’ve had growing up and watching her on Two and a Half Men.
We’ll all be thankful for the many laughs Ferrell has given us throughout the years.
Berta, your housekeeping was a tad suspect, your ‘people’ keeping was perfect.”
Of course, it’s not just celebrities grieving the comedy icon.
Conchata Ferrell is survived by her husband, Arnie Anderson, and daughter Samantha (viaSun).
Anderson also worked in Hollywood, though behind the scenes as a sound mixer.
He was also a professor who taught sound-mixing at Los Angeles City College.
Anderson and Ferrell were married for decades, though they became a family well before they exchanged vows.
According toPeople, Ferrell was surrounded by her family in her final days.
Ferrell was inspired to go into acting by her father, Luther Ferrell (viaNew York Times).
Her prodigious talent led her to success onstage and eventually on screen.
As she toldThe A.V.
Clubin 2014, “I mean, I fulfilled my dad’s desire for me.
I love what I do.”
