Published 15:38 IST, October 14th 2020
What happened to 'Two and a Half Men' star Conchata Ferrell?
What happened to Conchata Ferrell? Here are further details about the demise of 'Two and a Half Men' star, who passed away at the age of 77.
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Award-winning actor Conchata Ferrell, who played role of housekeeper in Two and a Half Men, passed away on October 12, 2020, Monday in Los Angeles. She died in Sherman Oaks Hospital at age of 77. Her daughter Samantha Anderson confirmed news of her demise.
What happened to Conchata Ferrell?
How did Conchata Ferrell die?
Conchata Ferrell passed away on Monday at age of 77. According to a report by New York Times, she was hospitalized in December for a kidney infection, which h spre to her bloodstream. Later on, she was in ICU for four weeks after getting a heart attack in May. After moving her to long-term care, y kept her on a respirator and dialysis until her demise in October.
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Conchata Ferrell's acclaimed work
When CBS was reportedly casting for comedy series Two and a Half Men, character of Berta, Charlie Harper’s housemaid, was written as Eastern European. However, Conchata Ferrell wanted to do it in her voice. She even told same to producers, who agreed to it. Moreover, makers also changed ir minds about making Berta disappear after two episodes.
role of Berta in Two and a Half Men got Conchata Ferrell two Emmy Awards nods for best-supporting actress in a comedy series. She appeared for more than 200 episodes in its 12 seasons. series showcased Berta as a rustic, mettlesome old hippie, who h a collection of phone numbers of local drug dealers. Moreover, she gave weird nicknames to or characters in Two and a Half Men.
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Conchata Ferrell's Awards and nominations
Before Two and a Half Men, Conchata Ferrell h appeared in Lanford Wilson’s Hot L Baltimore in 1973. She also received acclaim for her character as April. play got numerous awards and ran for three years. Meanwhile, Conchata Ferrell collected her off-Broway prices like Drama Desk Award for a play, and an Obie for her performance in 1973s Sea Horse. Moreover, Two and a Half Men star garnered her first Emmy nomination for a recurring role in 1992 for L.A. Law. She played role of Susan Bloom, an entertainment lawyer.
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15:38 IST, October 14th 2020