‘Parks and Recreation’ Actress Helen Slayton-Hughes Dead at 92, Played Ethel Beavers

Helen Slayton-Hughes, identified most just lately for her function as Ethel Beavers on “Parks and Recreation,” has died.

Helen’s household shared the information Thursday, saying, “Helen passed away last night. Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on. Thank you for the love and support of her and her work. Rest sweet one.” The reason for demise has but to be revealed.

‘Parks and Rec’ followers keep in mind Helen as Ethel, the court docket stenographer at Pawnee’s metropolis corridor that had a brutal and hilarious perspective. She labored alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza in a handful of episodes throughout the present’s run … and her character even agreed to get adopted by Chris and Aubrey’s characters as their grandma.

Helen had been working in present biz for many years, showing in a laundry record of initiatives … together with ‘Energy Rangers,’ “The West Wing,” “NYPD Blue,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “That’s So Raven,” “Arrested Development,” “My Name Is Earl,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “New Girl.”

She was 92.