Rue McClanahan

Actress Rue McClanahan is the next member in story’s Hollywood stars divorces cherished for her role in The Golden Girls. Became known not just for her acting prowess but also for her eventful personal life. With multiple marriages under her belt, she humorously chronicled her romantic adventures in the memoir “My First Five Husbands … And the Ones Who Got Away.” Her candid reflections in the book endeared her further to fans, showcasing both her wit and her enduring charm beyond the screen.

Between 1958 and 1985, Rue McClanahan married Tom Bish, Norman Hartweg, Peter DeMaio, Sam “Gussie” Fisher, and Tom Keel. In 1997, at the age of 63, she married Morrow Wilson. This marriage proved enduring, and they remained together until her passing in 2010, marking a stable and happy chapter in her personal life.

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