Bea Arthur – Denied That She Served During World War II

American actress Bea Arthur got to taste fame after her character portrayal in 1970s sitcom All in the Family, and Maude. But Bea actually started being a part of the Military. Though Bea had been mum about it, during World War II, she was a truck driver and acted as a typist from 1943-1945.

After serving for two years, Bea went on to try her luck in the showbiz world because apparently, she wanted to achieve more in her life. She became a part of the original Broadway productions of Mame and built a successful acting career for many years. Sadly, the private and introverted woman (according to her friends) died of cancer at her home in 2009 at the age of 86, despite treatments and medical insurance.