Helen Slayton-Hughes dies aged 92

Parks and Recreation star Helen Slayton-Hughes has died aged 92, her family announced on Thursday.

The beloved actress, who played the feisty Ethel Beavers on the hit show, passed away on Wednesday - a cause of death has not been revealed.

Paying tribute to the star, her family's statement read: '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.' 

RIP: Parks and Recreation star Helen Slayton-Hughes has died aged 92, her family announced on Thursday (pictured October 2022)© Provided by Daily Mail

Helen played court stenographer Ethel in the popular political satire mockumentary sitcom from 2011-2015.

The star won an army of fans with her hilarious and barbed putdowns, starring alongside Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt and Aubrey Plaza in 11 episodes.

Her character agreed to get adopted by Chris and Aubrey's characters as their grandma in one funny episode of the iconic show. 

Hilarious: Helen played court stenographer Ethel in the popular political satire mockumentary sitcom from 2011-2015 (pictured with Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate)© Provided by Daily Mail

The star made her final public appearance on October 8 when she attended The Curse Of Bridge Hollow Netflix Special Screening. 

Helen's acing resume includes appearances in shows including  Arrested Development, My Name Is Earl, Desperate Housewives, New Girl and That's So Raven.