the 1940s before becoming a pioneer and trailblazing television star, starting in the 1950s. she became the first lady of television, stars in dozens of shows, as well as a frequent panelist on game shows. her most famous role being that of rose nylund on the golden girls, which aired on nbc from 1985 to 1992. in 2010 she became the oldest person to host snl at 88 and also one of the funniest, frankly. she went on to win eight emmy awards, but her talent were limited to the small screen. she a star on big screens as well, with roles in a number of movies, including 2009 s the proposal. she was beloved for her work with animals, spending decades with the los angeles zoo. when president biden learned of her death today, he called her a