`` Rue was a close and dear friend , '' co-star Betty White says . Rue McClanahan 's family at hospital with star when she died . McClanahan was born in Healdton , Oklahoma , on February 21 , 1934 , to parents with Scottish and native American heritage . Hide Caption 3 of 7 Photos: White is last surviving `` Golden Girls '' star .
`` Rue was a close and dear friend , '' co-star Betty White says . Rue McClanahan 's family at hospital with star when she died . Hide Caption 3 of 7 Photos: White is last surviving `` Golden Girls '' star .