‘Facts of Life’ Star Kim Fields Remembers Beloved Charlotte Rae

Tributes are pouring in for "The Facts of Life" star Charlotte Rae, who died on Sunday at the age of 92. Rae, who played Mrs. Garrett on the hit show, passed away at her home in Los Angeles. "Thank you, Charlotte, for 40 years of friendship and love," said actress Lisa Whelchel, who played Blair on "The Facts of Life." Todd Bridges, who starred in "Diff'rent Strokes" with Rae, wrote, "’Different Strokes’ would not have been the same without you #CharlotteRae.” #InsideEdition

[@TheBob1901]

She was a great actress. And dying at the age of 92 is not a sad thing at all... it shows that she lived a full, rich life. And that's something to be happy about!

[@marieantoinettescake9513]

TheBob1901 ❤️

[@mixboy79]

Absolutely agree

[@billhawes2600]

Goodbye Charlotte! You were wonderful. Wouldn't it be nice to have a " Mrs. Garrett " in everybody's life?

[@timobrien8809]

R.I.P. MRS Garrett. Can't help feel bad for Todd Bridges. He is the only one form the main cast of Diff'rent Strokes that is still alive !!

[@annpayton]

Tim O'Brien Well I don't feel bad for him - but it is a solemn moment for him [the lone survivor of Diff'rent Strokes]...

[@wonderglory]

Todd Bridges isn't the only, "Diff'rent Strokes," survivor. There's also Danny Cooksey and Mary Jo Catlett.

[@annpayton]

wonderglory Oh yeah, but from the ORIGINAL cast in 1978...

[@Juliaflo]

This year marks the 40th anniversary of 'Diff'rent Strokes'. (I know----what 'you talkin' about?)

[@ShadeedKelly329]

no, MarCor. wonderglory is right. Don't only count the original cast from only 1 1/2 seasons. You count the entire series' cast members.

[@scottylewis8124]

Goodbye Charlotte. You were a good lady.

[@asielmilian38]

Scotty Lewis I remember watching the Facts of lifes.

[@erinmefford8041]

Asiel MILIAN I love that show it’s now shown on the tv channel logo pretty much every morning the time it comes on varys

[@missyglittervlogs3543]

Makes me feel like a family member died! I grew up watching her on The Facts Of Life! RIP Charlotte(Mrs.Garret)

[@materialgirl8707]

same here, too many wonderful people from the past or the sweet old days dying today.

[@patrickreilly2338]

Ya me to

[@nethall3949]

I watched the Facts of Life religiously every day and Charlotte (Mrs. Garrett) I wished you were at my school. You brought the character to life on Different Strokes (Watched it from the beginning as well) thank you for blessing my life and so many others

[@Qlachingaga]

I used to watch that show when I was 13. May she Rest In Peace ♥️🌹♥️🙏🙏

[@josearturogarza5114]

Again R.I.P. Charlotte. For those who remember, Charlotte sang part of theme song in Season 1. And actress Molly Ringwald played a student on show. *R.I.P. Mrs.Garrett*

[@erinmefford8041]

José Arturo I remember season one I love watching the facts of life I watch it on logo

[@josearturogarza5114]

erin mefford do you remember the original girls on show also? There was 7 and they kept 3 later added Nancy McKeown.

[@erinmefford8041]

José Arturo yes

[@josearturogarza5114]

erin mefford 👍 character names...Nancy, Sue Anne, Cindy, and Molly, (Blair,Tootie,Natalie) kept on show.Then came Jo.

[@erinmefford8041]

José Arturo sue ann and tootie were my favorites

[@lilliancruz2400]

MY FAVORITE SHOW. TILL TODAY I NEVER GET TIRE OF WATCHING IT. WE ALL LOVED YOU CHARLOTTE. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED. R.IP. 😞😢🙏☝👏

[@HardyGirl66]

I actually got to meet her once. RIP Charlotte. You will be greatly missed.

[@mauriceharriott2569]

You will be missed my love and prayers to your family !!!

[@barbaraeggleston6858]

I remember the facts of life my favorite cater was miss charlotte Rae rip my thoughts and prayers go out to the family

[@erinmefford8041]

Barbara Eggleston mine too

[@unlimitedrabbit]

The character of Mrs. Garrett had such a warmth and sincerity in her voice that very few have had before or since. When she spoke with the other characters, she really gave me the impression that she was deeply concerned about whatever issues were troubling her girls. Rip Charlotte Rae.

[@materialgirl8707]

I miss this wonderful lady. Born in 87 and I've been watching T.F.O.L. for maybe 29 years already and I've always loved it, it's comfort t.v. I love to watch the reruns on cable and METV. Eternal love Mrs. Garret.

[@suechurchill7128]

Loved her! RIP Miss Charlotte

[@mixboy79]

What a beautiful soul. I watched her on both shows as a kid and she had such a likeability. RIP Charlotte you will be greatly missed.

[@len1991100]

RIP lovely Mrs. Garrett

[@leilanisunsets1362]

I was so shocked to hear about this her passing. She will be missed by so many and I guess by hearing people tell me I look like her I took it as a compliment even though I didn't see it. This lady totally change my life not only with mrs. Garrett but just being who she was a real woman who really cared

[@Senura101]

How sad 😞 but death is unavoidable 🙁 RIP my dear ❤️

[@tatashaj1059]

she was so relatable in so many ways she will always be miss Garrett to me. I live the facts of life and my kids live different strokes.

[@WillieTWT]

She was such a sweet lady, R.I.P. Charlotte Rae🙏🏼❤️

[@Lorelei711]

:'( Oh Mrs.Garrett I love you, you were such a sweet woman R.I.P love

[@peterjohnhoffmann8993]

We will miss you Charlotte Rae was the best actress and Icon. Your legacy will live on forever.

[@needles1987]

Todd Bridges is now the only one left from the original cast of Diff'rent Strokes.

[@zionb18]

I love this showww

[@ritawashere5787]

zion b this was the best show! Growing up I felt I could relate to any one of those girls. I did not realize she was that old. I'm glad she had a long healthy life. just a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend about the show and we thought they should re boot it.

[@ritawashere5787]

zion b I said a healthy life, and I meant it to survive pancreatic cancer is huge. I've never known anybody to do that. Including two of my family members.

[@DavidSmith-rl7rh]

I also grew up watching her on more than one program. Sad she’s gone, but happy we have her legacy. She will live for ever in our hearts!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

That's sad, but we still have Tootie.

[@ekop1778]

KIM GOT RED HAIR? UGLY

[@michaelrobertson2671]

what does one have to do with the other, you idiot?

[@gordonrettmann8302]

Titty

[@judyberends4586]

SHE WAS SUCH A TALENTED LADY. SHE HAD A LONG LIFE AND FILLED WITH FRIENDS OF ALL AGES . R.I.P. PRETTY CHARLOTTE RAE

[@blackcat-zn9ky]

Rest in peace Mrs Garrett. You will be missed.

[@sylviamagana1024]

I. Loved. The. Show. Rest in peace. Charlotte. Rae.

[@maggieotsuka1266]

Rest in Peace and keep the angels laughing. i will miss you .

[@Asukenick]

I'm glad she got to live as long as she did.

[@hardren101]

she lived a long prouctive life....RIP.....GOD BLESS.....i have 0 desire to be here past 70 much less 90....

[@stacieskipper7355]

Rip Charlotte rae you the greatest actress in the facts of life😔😔

[@trishmiller8889]

R.I.P .YOUR A LEGEND U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

[@camryn3109]

You will always be remembered Charlotte Rae love ya girl

[@greekmythology9538]

I really love her and her shows

[@suestabile1262]

Rest in peace Mrs. G. Five yrs today, 8/5/23.🌹

[@karenknicely1788]

She was a wonderful person. A beautiful soul. My favorite role that she did besides Mrs. Garrett was the school master in The Worst Witch. You will be sorely missed, Charolette.

[@jenniferfontana2158]

Thanks for the memories!!

[@davidfischer2181]

R.I.P. Miss Charolette Rae❤❤❤

[@garym7198]

Thank you Charlotte You were a special part of my 1980's ❤

[@foxgirl7660]

Awww rip

[@alfonsogreen2722]

I met Charlotte Rae a few years ago at my job n she was a sweetheart. R.I.P Mrs. Rae

[@dawnhopkins7593]

I love Charlotte rae as Mrs Garret on The facts of life, different strokes grew up with as a teenager in the 80s.....I love the way Jo called her Mrs g....She was a great actress she'll be missed.... rip charolette rae

[@demontbowden7394]

Aaaah Man. I loved the Facts of Life. I grew up on that show from 1979 to 1989. I know she was in her 90s, but why was she so short.

[@demontbowden7394]

Kristina Romano thanks.

[@marieantoinettescake9513]

Demont Bowden 👍

[@davidtaylor9219]

What a wonderful & talented woman. I was sad when I read about her passing in the paper. May God Bless her forever. 👍

[@ACETYGRA]

RIP Charlotte! You had a great long life, and an amazing one too!!

[@thedevilsadvocate6619]

Nooooo I loved her so much!!

[@dominiquemcclaney128]

Rest In Peace. I thought about her recently and how she's been around for a long time. I didn't know that she died. She gave good laughs.

[@bruceaskew2107]

Damn 😔😔😔,, but she lived a long blessed life🙏🏽💪🏽

[@karenleonard8679]

Rest in Peace. You will be missed

[@phyllisshelton3528]

Goodbye Charlotte Rae! We will always remember you... Car 54 couldn't live without you!!

[@skyrazr3185]

I loved her and the facts of life she will be missed! 😢

[@FreedomKat]

RIP Charlotte. I always wanted to meet her. Maybe in heaven.

[@margarethochdoerfer1351]

Rip Charlotte, you will be missed.

[@lauraswan8647]

Loved her too😢

[@horizontoday7874]

Edna Garrett!!! My girl!!! RIP dear friend!!!

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

Rest In Peace Charlotte You were the best housekeeper on tv

[@michaelrobertson2671]

better than alice on "the brady bunch"? hmmm, that's a tough one.

[@Chuck0856]

The title of this clip is misleading. It make it seem like it's only about Kim, rather than just a few seconds of reading a tweet of hers

[@kimmie6924]

R.i.p lovely lady

[@gregkaz56]

A pancreatic cancer survivor. It truly gives people hope.

[@rodneyholmes5260]

RIP . Mrs. Garrett always laid down the law, whether on Different Strokes or Facts of Life. And was funny as all outdoors .

[@horusheru8542]

Bless her spirit and soul.. 😢

[@marieantoinettescake9513]

Bless Her Heart!!❤️ I grew up with that show in the 80's. She was actually on Facts of Life for only 7 seasons. The final 2, Cloris Leachman took over as her cousin Beverly Ann. She survived Pancreatic Cancer?? That's generally fatal I have always heard. God watched over her. Bless her Heart ❤️

[@RandomUserOnYoutube1]

I loved different strokes and facts of life

[@AgnosticProle]

Rest in peace Mrs Rae.

[@jerrypaugh3133]

My prayers go out to family and friends my she Rest In Peace

[@PhilipJackson03]

She was so forgotten in the headlines because of Aretha Franklin. But at least this shows fans will always remember how funny and great she was. Rest In Peace you Queen.

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

A wonderful life & career of an amazing Woman! I always say, "I dont wanna get old!" I think Miss Charlotte would say w/a smile, "Why not?" 🌹RIP. God bless!🌹

[@mattmcdermott3919]

Matt. McDermott. Rip. God bless you all very much love you too. Amazing. Woman. Charlotte. Rae Smile on my face and I feel bad about you last pay for you.

[@lashellhenry-maivia4464]

Aaaww😞. My girl

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

A Warm SOUL, RIP!

[@jefbowles7745]

Good bye Mrs Garrett love you so much, just like a Great Auntie

[@MA-yv8dw]

😍🥰😇❤💚💙💜💯😇🥺love Ms. Garrett rip

[@formationofwords290]

R.I.P ma'am. 🙏

[@csjobson7763]

We love you Charlotte!!

[@zachhoran]

Charlotte Rae was a contestant on the August 5, 2018 episode of Celebrity Bucket Kickers.

[@sandwichgod692]

What? But she was the funniest character on Diff'rent Strokes. She was hilarious. I'm going to miss her.

[@jayalhadeff3663]

She was an amazing actress

[@adamsamuel8593]

R.I.P Charlote Rae. I remember you in Car 54.

[@jeprice08]

Yeah, I just heard about it this morning and if the late Mrs. Garrett would allow me to say it...I think it totally SUCKS! It really does.

[@hhhhrtethey6146]

Rip I will aways love you good bye I’m crying 😢

[@ShadeedKelly329]

She was guest star on the "Good Times" episode, Florida's Big Gig.

[@adriennepowell3110]

God bless her 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@terridd6265]

RIP sweet soul! 😍😍❤

[@daboys1215]

RIP Charlotte

[@johnlinnon2629]

So sad she died. I guess we all have to go, sometime. Charlotte was a great role model for those girls, much like Sidney Poitier on To Sir With Love. RIP!

[@tome7548]

A fine comedic actress

[@davidtidwell9347]

Loved her

[@truthsterwakeupworldplease8875]

R.i.P. Charlotte Rae was the main source, that made that show. 😪😭

[@mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140]

A legend!

[@griffinlane1637]

Rip 1

[@chrisk8901]

I remember her from the Worst Witch. R.I.P

[@efilwv1635]

Grin and bare it Mrs. Garrett!

[@patrickreilly2338]

Great lady great actor

[@glennweeks7176]

love miss garrett

[@stacystoltz8722]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛😃

[@tthomas3427]

RIP Mrs Garrett

[@citlalyaguirre1534]

Such a very sweet woman

[@theeaundrea2254]

rip ❤