Carol Ann Susi, 62, is best known to voice over Mrs. Wolowitz (Howard's mother) in the hit series 'The Big Bang Theory'. She has succumbed to cancer on November 11, 2014. Her character has swirled a mystery since the start of the series because she often play the role off cam. Her iconic voice is what remains of Mrs. Wolowitz among the series' viewers.
Susi's cancer was discovered just a week ago after undergoing a medical examination. Since the cancer is aggressive, her condition drastically deteriorated.
Carol's agent, Pam Ellis-Evenas stated the actress died last Tuesday in Los Angeles after fighting an aggressive type of cancer. Co-cast members of Carol expressed their grief and sadness over the loss of one of the best actresses in the show. They posted their memories and message for the actress through Tweeter.
Kunal Nayyar, one of the lead stars of the show tweeted, ""My heart is broken. I will miss your smile. Your spirit is forever with us." Meanwhile, on the same date, Melissa Rauch tweeted, "So grateful to have known Carol Ann Susi who brought laughter & light with her always. She'll forever be in my heart." Lastly, Mayim Bialik, who plays Amy posted, "Yes, carol ann susi passed away. The beloved voice of mrs wolowitz and our dear friend and castmate. Rough day."
The executive producers of CBS namely Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and Bill Prady expressed their sadness over Carol's passing in a statement, "Unseen by viewers, the Mrs. Wolowitz character became a bit of a mystery throughout the show's eight seasons. What was not a mystery, however, was Carol Ann's immense talent and comedic timing, which were on display during each unforgettable appearance."
The show is now worrying how to continue on with the series now that Carol is gone. She was supposed to be seen on screen on the 7th season of the series when she will be nursed by Howard's friend. Howard will grow jealous of this because he thought that his mother might replace him in her heart.
Melissa Rauch, on the other hand, can do the voice of Mrs. Wolowitz but final casting on who will replace Carol is still undecided.
Susi is survived by her brother, Michael Susi, and his wife, Connie.