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\"Two and a Half Men\" co-star Jon Cryer also tweeted of Ferrell, \"She was a beautiful human. Berta's gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty's warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths. I'm crying for the woman I'll miss, and the joy she brought so many.\"

She was a beautiful human

Berta's gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty's warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths.

I'm crying for the woman I'll miss, and the joy she brought so many. https://t.co/SucL6gFaAR

— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) October 13, 2020

Ferrell's other TV credits included roles on \"L.A. Law,\" \"Good Times,\" \"E/R,\" \"Grace and Frankie,\" \"Buffy the Vampire Slayer\" and \"BJ and The Bear.\" She also appeared in films including \"Heartland,\" \"Network,\" \"Mystic Pizza,\" \"True Romance,\" \"Erin Brockovich,\" \"Edward Scissorhands\" and \"Krampus.\"

She is survived by her husband, Arnie Anderson, and her daughter, Samantha.

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