Alice Ghostley, best known for her roles on Bewitched and Designing Women, died yesterday.  She was 81.  Ghostley had battled colon cancer for some time and had previously suffered several strokes.  She is survived by a sister, Gladys.

Ghostley appeared in many films over her career, including "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Grease" and "The Graduate."  Her television career was made of memorable cameos, but she was well-known as Esmeralda, the less-than-bright housekeeper/witch on Bewitched.  Later, she was nominated for an Emmy for her role as Bernice on Designing Women.  She did voice work for the short-lived Disney's Hercules 'toon.

(Source: CNN)