My Secret Crush on Bea Arthur

Ok, I didn't really have a crush on her. However she was one funny lady.
I remember watching her on Maude when I was a mere lad and thinking, "she puts the itch in bitch".
I also remember thinking that she was old as hell to. Damn. How long ago was that? 4 decades?
I never seen Golden Girls enough to become a fan of that show. She will always be Maude to me.
Anyway, rest in peace Bea.