“Two and a Half Men” star Conchata Ferrell reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and died of complications. She was 77.
The actress, best known for her role on the hit CBS sitcom from 2003 through the finale in 2015, died peacefully surrounded by family at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California at the time of her death, according to Deadline magazine in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90)
Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77 https://t.co/7cV98gsKTv
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 13, 2020
Ferrell played a memorable role as housekeeper Berta across from Charlie Sheen and John Cryer in the popular show. (RELATED: Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day)
We are saddened by the loss of Conchata Ferrell and are grateful for the years she brought us laughs as Berta which will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/pGQaQveSxm
— Warner Bros. TV (@warnerbrostv) October 13, 2020
“She was a beautiful human,” co-star Cryer tweeted following news of her death. “I’m crying for the woman I’ll miss, and the joy she brought so many.”
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. https://t.co/SucL6gFaAR
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) October 13, 2020
While the “Platoon” star tweeted about the loss and shared that “An absolute sweetheart, a consummate pro, a genuine friend. Berta, your housekeeping was a tad suspect, your ‘people’ keeping was perfect.”
an absolute sweetheart
a consummate pro
a genuine friend
a shocking and painful loss.Berta,
your housekeeping
was a tad suspect,
your “people”keeping was perfect.— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) October 13, 2020
Other notable shows/movies she was a part of include, “Grace and Frankie,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Mystic Pizza,” and “Erin Brockovich” with Julia Roberts, just to name a few.