She also taught acting for television at UCLA for several years.

Ferrell earned an Emmy nomination in 1992 forL.A.

Law, with two more forTwo and a Half Mento follow.

Conchata Ferrell

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I’ve really liked walking with her and walking in her shoes," Ferrell toldThe A.V.

Clubahead of the show’s conclusion in 2015.

Ferrell’sTwo and a Half MencostarJon Cryerpaid tribute to heron Twitter, recalling their experience working on the sitcom together.

“She was a beautiful human,” he wrote.

“Bertas gruff exterior was an invention of the writers.

Chattys warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths.

Im crying for the woman Ill miss, and the joy she brought so many.

“I remember her first day on 2 1/2 Men,” he continued.

I treasured every moment and will continue to until we meet again.”

Ferrell is survived by her daughter Samantha and Arnie Anderson, her husband of more than 30 years.