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http://abc13.com/entertainment/everybody-loves-raymond-actress-doris-roberts-dies-at-age-90-/1297869/
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Actress Doris Roberts known for her role in 'Everybody Loves Raymond' has passed away at the age of 90, according to reports and her costars.
Roberts starred in the sitcom as Marie Barone from 1996 - 2005.
Her son, Michael Cannata, told the Hollywood news website Deadline that Roberts died in her sleep of natural causes Sunday night.
On Twitter, Roberts' costar Patricia Heaton wrote, "Truly the end of an era. My wonderful TV mother-in-law and ELR nemesis Doris Roberts was a consummate professional from whom I learned so much. She was funny and tough and loved life, living it to the fullest. Nothing gave her greater joy than her three wonderful grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. It truly was a privilege Doris. I love you and miss you.
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I first fell in love with her on "Remington Steele." RIP
shenmue
(38,506 posts)ridgenvalley
(58 posts)When we watch Christmas Vacation.
Sad to learn of her passing
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)It's a tradition in our household. She was a wonderful actress and will be missed greatly.
RIP
LisaM
(27,830 posts)but I like them anyway, mostly because of her!
ridgenvalley
(58 posts)I saw her in one where she's a nanny to a dysfunctional family, and I enjoyed it! I'm a sucker for happy holiday movies
LisaM
(27,830 posts)The same character, Mrs. Merkle, also works as a temp in a department store in another movie - same character, different movie. Similar plot, no one remembers hiring her, she just shows up and works there. And they mix up her name, Merkle, and call her Mrs. Miracle.
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)She will find out anyway of course. Everybody Loves Raymond was one of her favorite shows.
Tom_Foolery
(4,691 posts)Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,088 posts)One of the best characters ever because of the way Doris played her.
robertgodardfromnj
(67 posts)RIP Doris. I loved you in Raymond, you were so full of charm in that show.
Demonaut
(8,926 posts)yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)I like her better on The Middle to.
Demonaut
(8,926 posts)Populist_Prole
(5,364 posts)Just curious as I know nothing about her off-stage persona or views.
Demonaut
(8,926 posts)pacalo
(24,721 posts)The funniest portrayal -- ever -- of a mother-in-law. Loved her so much!
Doris Roberts, thanks for all the laughter.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)great range
doxyluv13
(247 posts)Saw her at a Hollywood event this Christmas and was sad to see the spark was gone in her eyes.
a kennedy
(29,706 posts)retrowire
(10,345 posts)1939
(1,683 posts)I loved her on Remington Steele. After that, I watched computers more than TV.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)It was a hell of a week.
Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)In the "Marie's Sculpture" episode.
R.I.P.
edbermac
(15,947 posts)Classic episode.
RIP funny lady
840high
(17,196 posts)Capt.Rocky300
(1,005 posts)laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)I loved her, she was great in Everybody loves Raymond...perfect portrayal of a boundary-challenged MIL. And of course she was also good in Christmas Vacation. Remington Steele was a bit before my time, but I've heard she was great in that as well.
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)Rest well and in peace Doris.
Keep on entertaining...we'll all be with you someday, so that we can enjoy the laughs once again.
kwassa
(23,340 posts)Superb comedienne.
AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)MMTampa
(82 posts)She was so funny and so self assured. I first noticed her when she played Bette Midler's mother in "The Rose".
liberal N proud
(60,344 posts)RIP
KelleyD
(277 posts)Peregrine Took
(7,417 posts)She was disturbed by Carrie's lack of interest in house work and insisted on showing her how to properly polish furniture.
She applied the polish to a cloth and began to make "tiny circles" over the wood, over and over, with Carrie ignoring her all the while. Eventually she polished the whole table via her "instructions" and Carrie smiled like a cheshire cat.
lame54
(35,321 posts)But Marie was the nucleus of the family
Doris Roberts was amazing in the role
Coventina
(27,172 posts)She brought real heart and lovely "everyman" comedy to the show.
ChazII
(6,206 posts)I first learned about her acting talents. May she rest in peace.
Eugene
(61,945 posts)in "Soap" as well as Mildred in "Remington Steele".
RIP
bluesbassman
(19,379 posts)Very talented and funny lady. Loved her character in "Grandma's Boy".
Capt.Rocky300
(1,005 posts)After my mother passed all I had to do was put on the show and watch Doris (as Marie) portray my mother perfectly and she was alive again. Only German instead of Italian.
RIP Ms. Roberts
glinda
(14,807 posts)Hiraeth
(4,805 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)She played Marie to perfection.
RIP Doris Roberts
Jackie Wilson Said
(4,176 posts)kacekwl
(7,021 posts)will be missed. RIP Doris.
StevieM
(10,500 posts)as Mildred.
Rest in peace, Doris.
Lazy Daisy
(928 posts)A very talented woman has been taken from us.
Blasphemer
(3,261 posts)That's what I will always remember her from. I hated that other show .
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)That show was a must-watch for me because of her.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)RIP : candle:
Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)I don't consider myself a "fan" of a whole lot of entertainers, but I was definitely a fan of hers. She was terrific in everything she did, actually had quite a range. I watched "Everybody Loves Raymond" because of her, iconic character, though I liked the brother and, of course, Peter Doyle, a lot, too. But she was the best. My mother, which doesn't happen often, was just as much of a fan, though she loved her for "Remington Steele," which shows what a broad appeal she had. I even watched those "Mrs. Miracle" TV movies because she was in them. I'll miss her... Thanks so much for posting.
BumRushDaShow
(129,442 posts)and was like NOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!!
Loved her in "Everybody Loves Raymond" but like others, remember her here - one of my favorite shows in college -
"Remington Steele"
BIG R.I.P. and you will be missed. Didn't realie that she was 90 but she would have been! She was like the "other" Betty White.
DawgHouse
(4,019 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)RIP Marie.