The Big Bang Theory lost a beloved member of their cast, Carol Ann Susi. Susi was known for providing the voice for the hilarious and memorable character of Mrs. Wolowitz. Unfortunately, Susi, 62, lost her battle with cancer. Mrs. Wolowitz played the overbearing mother of Howard Wolowitz. Although she was never fully shown on-screen, she was a big part of the show’s dynamic.
Today, the #BigBangTheory remembers Carol Ann Susi, the woman behind Mrs. Wolowitz. http://t.co/276WcYBoVX pic.twitter.com/i7HUpCiFBe
— The Big Bang Theory (@BigBang_CBS) November 12, 2014
Susi began her career on TV on the 1974 thriller series: Kolchak: The Night Stalker. She went on to make appearances in a number of shows including Married with Children, ER, Seinfeld and The King of Queens. Her role in the The Big Bang Theory however, is what she became most known for. Mrs. Wolowitz’s screechy and distinct voice became a scene-stealer. The cast members all took to Twitter and expressed their emotions and love for Susi. She will be missed by her Big Bang family as well as fans. In remembering Susi, here is a top 10 list of Mrs. Wolowitz’s most memorable moments.
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10. Mrs. Wolowitz interrupts Howard’s phone call
Mrs. Wolowitz and Howard have a comical exchange when Leonard calls the house.
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9.Mrs. Wolowitz doesn’t want company in the house
Leonard goes over to Howard’s house to hear an awkward exchange between him and his mom.
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8. Mrs. Wolowitz revealed
We never saw Mrs. Wolowitz on screen. Fans wondered if we would finally get to see her at Howard and Bernadette's wedding. She was in attendance, but the closest we got was this aerial view. Although it wasn't much, fans were excited that she was included in the scene and we were given a glimspe of the character.
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7.Mrs. Wolowitz and Sheldon’s Adventure
Mrs. Wolowitz and Sheldon go dress shopping together. Sheldon has to assist her more than he would like.
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6.Howard’s nickname
Mrs. Wolowitz accidently gets Howard an embarrassing nickname
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5. Mrs. Wolowitz has a heart attack
Howard tells his mom that he is getting married, and she has a heart attack.
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4. Mrs. Wolowitz has company
Howard comes home to find that the door is locked and his mom is inside with a man.
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3. Mrs. Wolowitz doesn’t want Howard to leave home
Mrs. Wolowitz calls Howard while he is in space and scolds him for thinking of moving out to live with his wife, Bernadette.
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Mrs. Wolowitz thinks her son is a sex criminal
2. Mrs. Wolowitz accuses Howard of being a sex criminal when he comes home late one night.
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1. Raj and Mrs. Wolowitz have dinner
Raj gets trapped at with Mrs. Wolowitz, who guilt’s him into staying for dessert and then hides his keys. Desperate to leave, Raj tries to make his escape through the window after he spends the night in Howard’s bed. In this scene, we get our first glimpse of Mrs. Wolowitz.