Key Takeaways
- The official Retirement House Facebook page shared the news of her passing.
- Her passing has deeply affected her immediate and Retirement House families.
- Reatha appeared on the NBC series “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” as a senior prankster.
Reatha Rose Grey, a beloved Retirement House member known for her comedic roles, passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75.
While the cause of her passing has not been disclosed, her loss has deeply affected all who knew her.
The passing of Grey has sent waves of sorrow through both her immediate family and her Retirement House family.
Following her d*ath, friends and loved ones have shared their heartfelt condolences, recounting how Grey brought joy and light into their lives.
The official Facebook page of Retirement House shared:
Following the post, one wrote:
I only came across retirement house last year. But I’ll never forget her big beautiful smile & sassy personality condolences to all her Family friends & you guys who became family by choice Rose you made all views including mine days brighter & happy
Via Facebook
Another comment read:
Rest in peace ROSE🕊️🕊️I know u having a great time in heaven..U had such a wonderful spirit on Facebook 🕊️🙏🏽Fly high Queen 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️All of Y’all makes my day..Hope to live love and enjoy life the way y’all do wen I reach y’all age❤️❤️
Via Facebook
A third one shared:
Oh my deepest condolences goes out to her family and friends. She was one of my favorites at the Retirement House ❤️❤️❤️
Via Facebook
Retirement House, which includes Larry, Curtis, Mabel, Eugene, Rose, and Bubbe, is a social media collective of aging influencers.
They are known for sharing hilarious skits and collaborative content through their shared account.
Rose’s contributions to the collective’s content and her vibrant personality will always be remembered fondly.
Additionally, she was known for her lively personality and appeared as one of the hip, s*xy, ready-to-party senior pranksters on the NBC hit series “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” (2012).
She also starred in “Walk by Faith: After the Honeymoon” (2010), and later appeared in television series such as “The Protector” (2011) and “The Newsroom” (2012), while also performing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles.
Rose was widely known for her generous spirit and the profound impact she had on everyone she met.
Her passing leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and cherished memories for her family and friends.
While her presence will be missed, her memory will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who love her.
As the community grieves, they celebrate the joy and wisdom she shared.
She truly lived her life to the fullest, leaving a lasting impact.
The legacy of Reatha Rose Grey will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Reatha Rose Grey was born in June 1949 in Los Angeles, California.
- She grew up in a middle-class family, with a father who was a dentist and a mother who worked as a social worker and elementary school teacher.
- After graduating from Los Angeles High School, she went on to study Theater Arts at Los Angeles City College.
