'Rest in paradise': Tributes pour in as 'The Honeymooners' star Joyce Randolph dies at 99
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Joyce Randolph, well known for her role as Trixie Norton on ‘The Honeymooners', died on Saturday night, January 13.
The star was 99. Her death was confirmed by her son Randolph Charles, TMZ reported.
Joyce Randolph had old-age issues
The publication citing Charles also noted that the veteran actress “died in her sleep. She had been suffering from the effects of old age ... unable to walk".
Joyce was reportedly the last surviving member of the main cast of the 1955 television show, which ran from October 1955 to September 1956.
Joyce Randolph didn't get much work after Trixie Norton’s role
In her own words, she remained famous as Trixie for several years after the show ended.
In 2000, she reportedly shared, as per The Guardian, “One year while (my son) was in college at Yale, he came home and said, ’Did you know that guys and girls come up to me and ask, ‘Is your mom really Trixie?’”
“I guess he hadn’t paid much attention before then,” she stated.
However, being Trixie also cost her other roles. Joyce shared with the Orlando Sentinel in 1993, “For years after that role, directors would say: ‘No, we can’t use her. She’s too well-known as Trixie.’”
Tributes pour in
As news of Joyce Randolp's death spread, many people shared their condolences online.
A Facebook user wrote, “Honeymooners is still my favorite to watch and I have been doing so every year for the first week of New Year for the majority of my life. RIP Our Dear Trixie! Condolences to her family 🙏🏾🙏🏾.”
The second user commented, “Thanks for all the memories and laughter! 💜”
The third one shared, “One of my favorite shows.RIP trixe.”
The fourth user said, “I still watch the reruns at night. I hope she had a wonderful life, may she rest in peace.”
The fifth user mentioned, “God bless her! I didn't know she lived this long! One of my favorite shows when I was a kid.”
The sixth user added, “WOW look how GORGEOUS she looked at an older age! How many generations have seen that show? There are some episodes I STILL laugh tears like when the new guy moved into the building and when Ralph and Norton took dance classes and when Alice and Trixie walk in lol. It's been a New Year's Day tradition to watch the marathon every year on Pix 11 although this year I missed it. My grandpa watched this show. 99 years! Bless Her Long life ❤️🙏🏼.”
A tribute read, "Rest In Paradise."
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