Arthur on Broadway in 2005. (Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)
Arthur listens to Holly Cheever, a doctor of veterinary medicine, testify in support of a bill by state Sen. John Burton (D-San Francisco) that would prohibit the force-feeding of ducks and geese to produce foie gras. Arthur supported animal rights. (Robert Durell / Los Angeles Times)
Arthur, center, stands with fellow “Golden Girls” Betty White, left, and Rue McClanahan to accept the pop culture award at the TV Land Awards in 2008. (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)
Arthur in 1985 at the Bel Air Hotel. (Wally Fong / Associated Press)
Arthur accepts her Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “The Golden Girls” in 1988. (Reed Saxon / Associated Press)
Arthur with her dog, Julie, in 1978. (Wally Fong / Associated Press)
