Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOne of Jessica Walter’s most memorable roles, of course, was the boozy matriarch Lucille Bluth on “Arrested Development.” Credit goes to “Arrested” creator Mitch Hurwitz for dreaming up the character, but Hurwitz marvels at the serendipity of getting the perfect actor in Walter to personify the role.Variety asked Hurwitz to reminisce about working with Walter on “Arrested Development” and he immediately responded with a few thoughts typed through tears:I’m stunned and so very sad to hear this news.
Jessica was one of the sharpest, funniest people I’ve ever worked with — and I’ve been incredibly fortunate in working with some true greats.
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