Actress Carol Ann Susi, best known for her role as the bellowing, never-seen Mrs. Wolowitz on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, has died after a brief battle with cancer.
She was 62. The news broke on Deadline, the site saying Susi’s origins as a spunky Italian gal from Brooklyn were in full display in her Brooklyn-accented voice work as Howard Wolowitz’s overbearing mother who has become one of the signature characters on broadcast television’s top series.
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“The Big Bang Theory family has lost a beloved member today with the passing of Carol Ann Susi, who hilariously and memorably voiced the role of Mrs. Wolowitz,” CBS, Warner Bros. Television and The Big Bang Theory executive producers Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and Bill Prady said in a statement. “Unseen by viewers, the Mrs. Wolowitz character became a bit of a mystery throughout the show’s eight seasons. What was not a mystery, however, was Carol Ann’s immense talent and comedic timing, which were on display during each unforgettable appearance. In addition to her talent, Carol Ann was a constant source of joy and kindness to all. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family during this time, and we will miss her greatly.”
She's remembered by a previous generation as a possible love interest for George Costanza in Seinfeld. George tries to scam the social security system by dating the officer's daughter. It's a disaster.
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