While her exact age is never definitively stated, Blanche Devereaux, played by Rue McClanahan, is generally considered the youngest of the Golden Girls.
Here's why and how we can estimate her age:
- Implied Age: The show makes it clear that Blanche is the youngest of the four women.
- "Mother's Day" Episode: A flashback in the Season 3 episode "Mother's Day" reveals that Blanche was 17 years old in 1949.
- Series Start Date: The Golden Girls premiered in 1985.
- Calculation: If Blanche was 17 in 1949, then in 1985 she would have been approximately 53 years old (1985 - 1949 + 17 = 53).
It's important to remember that Blanche's age is often inconsistent and played for comedic effect throughout the series. She frequently fibs about her age, adding to the ambiguity. However, based on the information available, we can estimate that she was in her early 50s when the series began.
