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Maureen Arthur, Perry Mason and Get Smart Actor, Dies at 88

Arthur died of natural causes on June 15.
  • Maureen Arthur (Photo: Everett Collection)
    Maureen Arthur (Photo: Everett Collection)

    Maureen Arthur, known for roles in Get Smart and Perry Mason, had died at the age of 88. Arthur died of natural causes on June 15.

    Over the course of her long career, Arthur appeared in countless television shows, including Bachelor Father, I Spy, The Flying Nun, Sanford and Son, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and more.

    Arthur was also remembered for her role in Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and its 1967 screen adaptation, in which she played Hedy La Rue.

    Arthur's friend, actor Ilene Graff, shared news of her passing on Facebook, saying, "The world is a little less sparkly without her, but I am so glad I got to be her friend. Her memory will definitely be a blessing."

    Arthur is survived by her brothers, Gerald and David, and by extended family.

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    TOPICS: Maureen Arthur, Get Smart, Perry Mason