Shortly after Helen Slayton-Hughes’ death made headlines, an array of admirers flocked to social media to pay their respects. Aubrey Plaza, who starred as April Ludgate in “Parks and Recreation,” uploaded a heartfelt post about the actor on Instagram. “It was always Ethel Beavers. Always. Rest in Peace, Helen. You were so loved and admired, and I wanna be you when I grow up.” The show’s Instagram account echoed similar sentiments, posting: “Rest in peace, Helen Slayton-Hughes Ethel Beavers will forever be in our hearts.”
On Twitter, one fan wrote: “RIP Helen Slayton-Hughes, aka Ethel Beavers. You’re 5000 Candles in the Wind.” Another user thanked Slayton-Hughes for making their time as a “Parks and Recreation” extra a memorable experience. “Being an extra on ‘Parks and Rec’ was my favorite background experience, and a big part of that was because it was a scene that included Ethel Beavers. Rest well, queen.” they tweeted.
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Despite being a veteran in the entertainment sphere, Slayton-Hughes always remained humble when booking roles, big or small. After being cast in Peacock’s hit sitcom “Rutherford Falls” as Aunt Ida in 2021, the 92-year-old actor opened up about her excitement in a heartfelt tweet. “I am thrilled and honored to have even the teeniest of parts (through that of a magnificent woman on her birthday) in Rutherford Falls… the show is SO special! Don’t miss it,” she wrote (via Deadline).
