R.I.P. Millie Helper

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http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/ann-morgan-guilbert-dead-the-dick-van-dyke-show-nanny-1201796396/

Ann Morgan Guilbert, a character actress best known for playing the next-door neighbor Millie Helper on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” died Tuesday of cancer in Los Angeles. She was 87.

Her daughter, Nora Eckstein, confirmed the death to the Associated Press.

Although she appeared on dozens of shows over her four-decades-long career, Guilbert’s defining turn began in 1961 on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and lasted for 61 episodes. Her character, Millie, was best friends with Mary Tyler Moore‘s character, Laura, and appeared in all five seasons of the sitcom.

Recently, Guilbert had several guest TV appearances, including two episodes of the CBS comedy “Life in Pieces” and an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” She also appeared on all three seasons of HBO’s “Getting On.”

It was so nice to see her thrive as a working actress in her later years.

[rug]

1. Damn, there's a name from the past.

My memories have become archaeology.

[whistler162]

2. Wilbur Post, Jane Jetson, Alf, and now Millie Helper

old TV friends are falling fast.

RIP

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Things just won't be the same on Bonny Meadow Road in New Rochelle.

RIP Millie.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

4. She was also very funny as Fran's grandmother on The Nanny.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

5. Great scene from A Guide for the Married Man: Deny, Deny, Deny

[ailsagirl]

6. She was so funny as the Petries' neighbor!!

Rest in Peace, Ann.

[OriginalGeek]

7. DVD show was always one of my favorites

I'll have to go re-watch Life in Pieces - it's a great show but I don't remember her being in it.

She brought much joy.

[hamsterjill]

8. I loved her as "Yetta"

On the Nanny. But yes, I'm old enough to remember Millie on Dick Van Dyke.

My sympathies to her family and friends. She gave me many a laugh!!!!